As a solid rock cannot be moved by the wind, the wise are not shaken by praise or blame. – Buddha
I heard Wayne Dyer say one measure of a healthy Ego is to be independent of the good and bad opinion of others.
I have to agree with Wayne and the Buddha.
What do you think?
You do. Now, in practice, goal-setting doesn’t work, for most people. Take New Year’s Resolutions, we all know how successful they are . . . . I’m not here to blame or cast aspersions, but to explain why goal-setting doesn’t work, for most people. * * * Okay, so the fundamental truth is: goals(etting) don’t…
The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose. – John McEnroe Always make sure you learn.* Otherwise, what’s losing for? ***** * And make sure you learn when you win too!
I was reading something from Michael Neill (his e-mail newsletter, if you’re curious) and he said something useful: fear is a function of the mind, not circumstance. So if fear is (just a) thought, and not anything real or tangible, then I can think differently. And not be afraid as much, or even anymore. I…
“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” – Jim Rohn The simple fact is if you don’t develop yourself over time you’ll fall behind. And, if all you do is develop yourself for your current position, you’ll soon find yourself well equipped for a job that no longer exists (to inelegantly paraphrase…
A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. – Howard Schultz People who really, truly, believe in luck think they don’t get any. People who are happy, productive and content know there’s no such thing as “luck.” Luck is preparedness…
“Having a grievance or resentment is like drinking poison and thinking it will kill your enemy.” – Nelson Mandela As we are creatures of and by emotions we must understand that to be angry, or hate, or wish harm to another, or merely hold a grudge, we must produce that state and those emotions within…