‘If We Forget It Tomorrow, It’s No Good’
17th June 2024 Paul McCartney once talked about how The Beatles used time as a filter to create so many memorable songs. “There were no recording devices,” McCartney explains. So if they weren’t in the studio when they had an idea, “we had to remember it… There was no such thing as cassettes or anything […]
‘Happy Father’s Day!’
16th June 2024 Besides providing emotional and financial security, A father is also one of the best solutions provider that you will ever find; be it your career, finances, or even your love life, depending on how close you are to your dad. Fathers teach their children many basic things in life: how to read […]
‘..And that’s OK.’
15th June 2024 When homing in on how to be happier, it’s easier to concentrate on all the negatives you need to eliminate in your life: Toxic positivity, comparing yourself to others, the business not working out, deal gone sour, relationship breaking up, etc. etc. Weeding out unpleasant things can help, but it’s just as […]
‘Do you need to empty your cup before you can grow?’
14th June 2024 There’s an old Zen parable that I love: A professor came to visit an old Zen master to seek advice. “I have come to ask you to teach me about Zen,” the professor said. As the master began to teach, the professor repeatedly interrupted him to share his own opinions, knowledge, and […]
‘The greatest life habit’
13th June 2024 What according to you is the greatest habit that you could have? You could say… …rising at 5AM to build a stronger you. …pushing magic into your market via exceptional work. …treating people with respect and love. …working out regularly and vigorously. …eating clean and hydrating. …getting 20 minutes of daily sunshine. […]
‘Be Grateful’
12th June 2024 Lewis Howes, in his book ‘The School of Greatness’ talks about creating a grateful mindset which he calls an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’. He goes on to say that ‘Life is better if you develop an attitude of gratitude’. The more you thank life, the more life gives you to be thankful for. […]
‘Focus’
11th June 2024 Wouldn’t you rather have one sharp knife than 1,000 dull ones. Focus can only occur when we have said yes to one option and no to all other options. In other words, elimination is a prerequisite for focus. As Tim Ferriss says, “What you don’t do determines what you can do.” Focus […]
‘The Backwards Law’
10th June 2024 Navy SEALs are the most elite warriors on Earth. Here’s one thing they are taught early on, ‘The Backwards Law’ – how to get what you want by letting go. There’s a part of Navy SEAL training called “drown-proofing” where they bind your hands behind your back, tie your feet together, and […]
‘Rest – It can work wonders.’
9th June 2024 Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you. To put it simply, your mind is like a car engine: If you always have your pedal to the floor, the engine will redline, overheat, and fail. When you slow down and make time for rest and meditation, you […]
“Hedonic Treadmill”
8th June 2024 The hedonic treadmill is a metaphor for the human tendency to pursue one pleasure after another. We are always on the Hedonic treadmill, which simply means that as a person makes more money, expectations and desires rise in tandem, which results in no permanent gain in happiness. Isn’t that ironic? When we […]