Tag Archives: self-actualization
The Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance and Why It Matters
Years ago, I had a guest in my home with whom I was having a good-natured disagreement with over the path a particular road took. I don’t remember the specifics of the dispute. What I do remember is that she … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Navigating Life
Tagged accomplishment, achievement, arrogance, attitude, Confidence, failure, motivation, self-actualization
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Three Lessons I’ve Learned from the Pandemic
It’s in times of big hardship that we learn the most. Everyone has faced the challenges of potential illness, separation from loved ones, and disruption of our oh-so-comfortable routines. And we all, in our unique perspectives, have come away with … Continue reading
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Tagged Covid, lessons learned, love, Pandemic, philosophy, self-actualization, thrive
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Four Reasons Why You Should Allow Your Opponent to Talk First in an Argument
People like to talk. And they like to be heard. Notice when two people are arguing how both parties compete with one another to talk over the other. No one is listening. When this happens without pause, no one can … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Getting Ahead, Philosophy
Tagged active listening, leadership, self-actualization, win-win solution, Winning an argument
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Character and Choice – How will You Make your Mark on the World?
You’ve had a rough day. Everyone is on your case — from the boss’s morning tongue-lashing to the parking attendant scowling at you as your leave. As you drive down the freeway, some idiot cuts you off. That’s it. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Character, choice, conscientious, Doing Right, kindness, personal growth, righteous indignation, self-actualization, Wronged
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Why I Believe it is Crucial to Rise Above Materialism
In my six decades of life, I’ve known people from all walks of life. The range includes from the highly successful to the folks who struggle to make it through another day. What’s interesting is that within the two extremes … Continue reading
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Tagged Materialism, money, nonmaterialism, peace of mind, self-actualization, spiritual life
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Living with SPARK in My Life
We all need a personal mission statement. Most of us do have a code within us that we follow, consciously or unconsciously. Our values and ethics, what’s important to us, and where we find meaning makes its way into our … Continue reading
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Tagged Authenticity, goals, kindness, Passion, Personal mission statement, Respect, self-actualization
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