When people say that having problems is normal… What they’re actually saying is that they’ve accepted any kind of problem in their lives — both new and old problems. It’s true that having problems is normal — but only if they’re new problems. New problems are OK. They test our capacity to find solutions. They … Continue Reading →

The modern world glorifies: Trying everything you want Taking action all the time Looking for a greener pasture Living life to the fullest Keeping your options open But the reality is, life is all about tradeoffs. Saying “yes” to one thing is saying “no” to others. Commitment If you’re already committed to certain things, that … Continue Reading →

Any journey towards reaching a dream stops not because of the challenge, but because of giving up. It’s that simple. Giving up is not always wrong. Sometimes it’s the best course of action. The difference lies in the reason. Did you give up because you’ve changed and wanted to try something different? Or is it … Continue Reading →

Imagine waking up tomorrow, and all your personal problems are gone. All the things you worried about: money, relationships, job, business, career, school, etc. Solved. Gone. Poof! Peace of mind. Finally. But there’s one caveat: You’re only going to live for a week. No, you don’t have all the money in the world. You’re just … Continue Reading →

Sometimes we’re up, sometimes down. Sometimes we’re pulling, sometimes pushing. Sometimes we flow like water. But sometimes we also attack like a storm. Sometimes we’re the knowledgeable. But also, sometimes (or most of the time) we’re the ignorant. We can’t just like cold if we haven’t experienced hot. Same with liking comfort over discomfort. Or … Continue Reading →