Change begins when you confront the truth. Some choose to ignore their reality; they refuse to face both the beautiful and ugly.   To ignore reality is to live in self-inflicted ignorance. To confront the truth means that you acknowledge the possibility, and more likely the necessity, to change. That’s the start; the next step is…

The thing is you have to really want to change. Desire is one precondition, but nothing happens until you start. When it comes to summoning the courage, making the commitment, and stepping up to the hard work change requires, many hold back and find excuses. Your barrier isn’t lack of ability, it’s how you choose…

You get what you want because you took the time to define it. Clarity is underrated, yet critical. Vague desires routinely yield vague results.  The filter for clarity is crafted through time, experience, and critical thinking. Discrimination is expensive. You can write down what you think you want, but it takes discipline to look at…

Do your own homework, draw your own conclusions, and make your own decisions. Learn from others, but do not surrender your judgment to them. Learn, not with the intent of inheriting someone else’s certainty, but to become capable of thinking for yourself.

It will pass.  In the process find what you missed while trying not to miss out.  The conversation in front of you, the meal set for your enjoyment, the people you ignore while you’re scrolling to see what everyone else is doing. It’s a strange trade: swapping the world right in front of you for…

Be relentless in your pursuit of new challenges.  Do not accept where you are today as permanent status.  You’re on a journey. Get exposed to new ideas, develop a hunger for more knowledge.   Read books and materials that help you push beyond your current limits.   Expand your circle and meet people who will challenge you…