We often underestimate just how painful self-centeredness can be. It seems like it will serve us. It feels like it will make us happy. Getting what we think we want all of the time should make us happy, after all. Quite often, however, this strategy backfires on us. In order for us to get what … Continue reading Self-Centered Pain
The problem with self-centered people is that they tend to not even realize they are self-centered. It never occurs to them that the world does not revolve around their desires or demands. They are so blinded by self that they cannot see what others need or want. When this is brought to their attention, they … Continue reading Beyond Ourselves
If we spend all of our time chasing our own happiness, we will probably find that it is quite elusive. The things we think will make us happy rarely do. More often than not, they leave us disappointed and wanting more. Once we get more of whatever we wanted, the cycle repeats. We may have … Continue reading A Renewable Source Of Happiness
Our principles should take precedence over our desires. What we want should never be more important to us than what is right. The problem is that, without a clearly defined, tested, and proven set of first principles in our lives, it is very difficult to know the difference between what we desire and what is … Continue reading On Principle And Purpose
Leadership, by definition, is an unpopular opinion. It is impossible to take the lead by conforming to public opinion, by acquiescing to a perceived consensus, or by trying to be popular instead of right. Leadership requires that we break away from what has already been done, what is being done, or what is obvious to … Continue reading The Path Not Yet Considered
