Necessity Sticks

A professional boxer told you many things about how to become a great fighter — just like him. But then you forgot most of the details a few minutes after your conversation. And now you’re wondering why. You worry about your poor memory. Truth is, unless you’re planning to become a professional boxer, you need … Continue Reading →

 

The Leader, The Excuse

Everyone has an excuse not to do what they’re meant to do. But what’s more disappointing is from the leaders. Because leaders are expected to make a difference. Leaders make things better. Leaders show people the way. Leaders spark change (if change is needed). It’s their job to be brave and decisive. Question — or … Continue Reading →

 

That’s the Only Way

Anything could go wrong. Anything is uncertain. Nothing is perfect. It will never be. Pain and suffering are part of life. It’s impossible without them. It’s challenging. Stressful. Frustrating. And that’s the only way. The. Only. Way. If you often expect things to go that way… and you’ve trained and prepared yourself for it… You … Continue Reading →

 

Luck? Universe? God?

I’ve heard it many times. People who attribute their success to luck, the universe, or god. “I got lucky!” “The universe made it happen!” “It’s God’s will!” For those who attribute their success to “luck”, I feel like they were just surprised. No expectations. They’re the right person at the right time. But I also … Continue Reading →

 

Shit Happens, Take Care of Yourself

Almost everything in life is beyond your control. No matter how hard you try to make things happen, no matter how careful or calculated you are, there are forces at play that you’ll never predict. There’s no guarantee. That’s reality. And that’s the reason lessons come only after a bad experience. You can prevent a … Continue Reading →