It is, in fact, in the healing process that you grow stronger. — I have recently been researching a new logo as I work on improving my platform for a 2023 launch of a concept around Mind, Body, Heart Spirit — the four foundations of living with a good soul. During the research, one of the designers in the team came up with…

Obstacles make you stronger — “Don’t let your reflection on the whole sweep of life crush you. Don’t fill your mind with all the bad things that might still happen. Stay focused on the present situation and ask yourself why it’s so unbearable and can’t be survived” Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome. You have gone…

“If you find something very difficult to achieve yourself, don’t imagine it impossible — for anything possible and proper for another person can be achieved as easily by you” — Marcus Aurelius When you see other people, leaders, and companies doing great things, you can either be jealous and say…

As a leader, a parent, a friend, you must transpire that grateful attitude — “Why then are we offended? Why do we complain? This is what we are here for.” — Seneca When things get tough, say thank you. Be grateful for where you are right now in life and at work. The sheer fact that we are alive is a miracle in itself…

Feed yourself with the perspective that you are infinitely small — so are your problems — Zoom out — what do you see? The earth. The eco-system of Nature. Whenever you are lost or frustrated, zoom out. Feed yourself with the perspective that you are infinitely small — so are your problems, and so are all your challenges. Notice how everything goes together perfectly. In Chinese…

How to control your perceptions and direct your actions willingly. — “Every event has two handles — one by which it can be carried, and one by which it can’t. If your brother does you wrong, don’t grab it by his wronging, because this is the handle incapable of lifting it. Instead, use the other — that he is your brother…

Swimming and paddling gave me an idea I think you should ponder on — These last few weeks, I took a lot of time to recuperate. I worked a lot during the year, and I needed a few weeks to recharge. Because my wife is pregnant and traveling can be stressful these days with a small child, we decided to stay home for a…

Do-at-all-cost self-care practices — We always aim for the best and try to get everything done to live our best lives. Here is the thing, though — in life… life happens. Things get thrown our way, and we have to adapt. That’s ok, and that’s what makes life exciting. So, whatever happens during the…

The best leaders often do… — “Don’t be ashamed of needing help. You have a duty to fulfill just like a soldier on the wall of battle. So what if you are injured and can’t climb up without another soldier’s help?” — Marcus Aurelius How many people have failed in life and work because they were either too proud or too arrogant to ask for help? I know a lot. Don’t be that guy or girl that stays stuck for hours but feels shame in asking for help. Marcus reminds us here that we have a duty to fulfill, something bigger than us, more important than our Egos.