The COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented in its impact on all of us. It has put the physical and financial lives of billions of people around the world at risk, not only in the short run, but, in all likelihood, for many years to come. The pandemic is truly a once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully) experience. Though the crisis [...]
In my last post, I challenged the notion that the COVID-19 crisis (or any crisis, for that matter) is all bad. In fact, I argue that this crisis can actually be an opportunity to better yourself as a person and learn how to respond more positively and constructively to crises you will inevitably encounter in [...]
Let me begin with a question: In what way, shape, or form could the COVID-19 crisis be seen as a personal growth opportunity? At first blush, you would probably say, “Absolutely no way!” I mean, really, the current pandemic has created crises of health and financial markets that are disrupting the lives of almost everyone [...]
When was the last time you had a disagreement, conflict, or all-out fight (I’ll call them conflicts from now on) with someone close to you? If you are a breathing human being, the chances are it occurred in the last day or so. Whether with a spouse, parent, child, sibling, other family member, friend, or [...]
The Saturday Evening Post just published my latest Change Your Mind column titled "Life is Fragile: Say 'I Love You a Lot." Life can seem so fragile and uncertain sometimes, so it's important to let the people we love know how we feel, just in case.
The Saturday Evening Post just published my latest Change Your Mind column titled "Four Steps to making Change an Opportunity, not a Threat." If you're trying to make positive changes in your life, you might find the article interesting.
I forgot to post my last Saturday Evening Post column titled "What it Takes to Get the "F&%# it" Attitude." A bit irreverent, to be sure, but it has real meaning in our lives.
I just read an interesting article about what it takes to be great. A different take on the notion of greatness and success and a worthwhile read. I agree with most of it: Being consistent, Doing the work that's boring, Instant success isn't the same as greatness, Success is never linear, Before you can be [...]
I am honored to have just been named a columnist for the Saturday Evening Post, the venerable magazine first published in 1821. My column, On Your Mind, explores the ways in which we can grow and find meaning, fulfillment, and joy in our lives. My approach is deep and practical, with a focus on understanding [...]
Is it just me or are people more self-consciousness than ever before? Thanks in no small part to the Internet, it does seem like everyone, at least celebrities such as actors, pop singers, and professional athletes, and just people who are famous for being famous seems to be “under the microscope” these days. They are [...]
