Giving From Need
Whatever we feel we lack in life will flavor much of what we do, and often times that flavor will be distasteful to others. We can be the most giving person in the world, but if that giving is at all motivated by the need of recognition or validation, it will turn into a curse […]
Using Discontentment
Many people are not happy where they are in their work. Maybe they want a new employer, maybe they want a new position, or maybe they want a whole new industry. Whatever the case, they are discontent. Is this kind of discontentment good or bad, and how can it be advantageous to you either way? […]
What needs to be said, anyway?
What needs to be said, anyway? There is an ancient story of a city who had no conflict when it came to communication. They always understood each other and were always in agreement. In unity they decided to build a tower to reach heaven in an effort to make themselves like God. And, despite their […]
The Failure of Advice
The self-help industry is roughly a 13 billion dollar industry in the U.S. right now. Whatever you want to accomplish in life, be it personal or career, there is no shortage of advice, strategies, and yes, even coaches to help you get there. But my biggest issue with this industry, the very industry I work […]