Category: Weekly Postings
The Happy Imperfect Life
Is perfectionism a good thing? Maybe not. A growing body of evidence suggests that perfectionism can be an extraordinarily damaging, cause overwhelming emotional suffering, and act as a cause of anxiety disorders. By rejecting failure,...
Be the Change
Integrity is the hallmark of great leaders, and this attribute becomes visible when they lead by example. A manager who wants collaboration in his organization must collaborate; if he wants respect in the work...
“The Happiest Man on Earth”
This is the title of a book written by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, published when he was 100 years old. I just finished the book in tears and cannot miss the opportunity to recommend...
Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
In any given situation, your brain will make a big effort to demonstrate that the reality is equal to the belief. When you think that something is not going to work well, you are...
“Caminante no hay camino”
Have you ever had that feeling that other people are doing more than you, or they are further along than you? As if time is moving so quickly that you feel you are not...
Do Not Complain
“You can complain that roses have thorns or celebrate that thorns have roses” People who complain over and over are permanently triggering their negativity bias, a normal instinct of the brain developed as a...
Illuminate Others
The most beautiful function that a human being can have, no matter their position or status, is to illuminate others. People who only focus on shining themselves, no matter how successful or famous they...
Pain Vs. Suffering
There is an important distinction between Pain and Suffering. Pain is in essence unavoidable. At some point in our life, we will experience pain. This can either be physical or emotional driven by injury,...