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8 Ways to Become and Stay Motivated
As humans, we tend to naturally gravitate towards pleasurable things and follow the path of least resistance. Therefore, when we
What Does a Person of Courage Look Like?
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of forgiveness, and it had an unexpectedly strong response. It’s been a
9 Strategies to Protect Your Success and Maintain Growth
You desire to be successful. You long to achieve or surpass a goal or expectation you have set for yourself.
The Importance of Forgiveness & 5 Powerful Ways to Forgive
We all make missteps. It’s part of human nature and seeing as no one is perfect, we’ve all likely been
5 Ways to Overcome Your Digital Addiction
You are waiting for an elevator. The doors slide open, you enter, and they close. As the elevator begins its
Learning How To Be Vulnerable & 5 Ways To Get There
In my Passion Struck podcast episode from last week, I explained why experiencing pain is the pathway to growth. In
Why Experiencing Pain is the Pathway to Growth
In the world of self-improvement, we often discuss “resiliency” as a barometer for mental performance. But, it wasn’t until I
What Are Cognitive Biases and 6 Ways to Minimize Them
Have you ever, with your best intentions, made a decision that turned out to be a poor or detrimental one?
5 Steps to Change Your Perception to Create a Better Life
There is a simple and insightful psychological test where a glass is partially filled with water, and people are asked
Does Free Will Really Exist?
For centuries, theologians and philosophers have debated one of the most central questions of human existence: whether or not we
How to Manage Time: The Wisdom of the Stoics
“Time is the currency of life” is a popular quote that emphasizes time’s importance. However, so few of us know
9 Ways to Deal with Chronic Loneliness
As humans, we are social beings who have evolved to co-exist and interact with one another. As a species throughout
The Devastating Consequences of Excuses and 8 Ways to Stop Them
Life can be a complicated dance, and one thing is sure — we are all likely to make excuses for our mistakes
How to Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse
Over the past several weeks, I have interviewed several guests on the Passion Struck podcast who have experienced the consequences
Why You Fail to Take Responsibility for Your life
I am often asked, “Why do people fail to take responsibility for their actions?” As motivational speaker Jim Rohn once
If You Want a Remarkable Life, You Need to Stop Chasing a Normal One
Famous ancient Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act,
Embracing Your Unique Path: Finding Beauty in Mediocrity
I want to lead you through an exercise that quickly gets to the core of your sense of legitimacy and
Transforming the Mind and Body: 10 Benefits of Meditation
Life as we know it is full of many ups and downs. These challenges can cut across any sphere of
The Reverse Aging Effect: How to Live Longer and Stay Healthy
For millenniums, the quest for the fountain of youth and extending life has been a frequent topic of various myths,
Unconditional Love: What It Means and 8 Ways to Find It
Unconditional love is a term that most of us don’t frankly understand. We live in a transactional world where people
Six Ways to Benefit from the Importance of Patience
We all have goals, dreams, expectations, and aspirations that we strive for each day. The achievement of these things makes
Why Life is a Journey Not a Destination
I love reading thriller novels. The stories usually have a complex plot with twists and turns that make you eager
What is the Importance of Our Daily Micro Choices?
Today, much emphasis is placed on our big decisions like having children, getting married, learning to drive, buying a house,
What are 6 Proven Ways to Approach Emotional Healing?
If you found this article, you are likely in search of emotional healing. And, you are probably asking yourself, is
5 Key Ways to Create an Optimized and Healthy Brain
Have you ever wondered what it is in your physical body that enables you to comprehend the world in which
What Are the 7 Keys to Ultimate Self-Acceptance?
What if I proposed that I could provide you with more independence, more joy, more kindness, less fear, improved mental
How to Unlearn Fear: Why Fears Are Not Just Passively Forgotten
A Japanese proverb states, “Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.” This proverb does a great job of
What Is Learned Helplessness and How Do You Overcome It?
Do you know people who never seem to take action to change their negative situations for the better? For example,
What Does a Healthy and Balanced Life Mean to You?
I recently released an interview on Passion Struck with John R. Miles with the author Susan Cain where we discussed
The Science of Learning: It’s Vital For Your Success
In order to learn anything, whether it is math, a foreign language, or how to dribble a soccer ball, you