All Essays
Everything written so far.
Why We Resist Obviously Good Things.
People often prefer a flawed reality they understand over an uncertain improvement they do not. But it goes beyond mere psychology.
Ego is The Bane of Growth
When people fail, they usually find something or someone else to blame. Others blame themselves and conclude that they're just not good enough. The truth is, the biggest hindrance to growth and to success is ego. It's very subtle, but its effects are far from subtle.
The Cost of 'Just Another Tuesday': How Minor Moments Shape Major Futures
Big failures are a result of little compounding failures. A CEO that ended up stealing 4.5 billion dollars from a company didn't become a thief on the day they stole. Objects and idealogies formed in their minds over the years convinced them it was okay to do so. The murderer accepted that hatred was okay before carrying out their act. The decisions made over time and the activities allowed are just as significant as the 'big' public failure.
Introduction - To Be A Leader Or Not To Be.
If human behavior is an unpredictable maze, a leader cannot hope to guide others through it without first mapping the terrain of their own mind. This is where the journey truly begins, not with the management of others, but with the management of self, and the management of oneself begins with the knowledge of self.
The Significance of the Knowledge of Self in the Journey of Leadership.
In my early years, I was a victim to generic discipline systems. Everyone had an idea and a format for me to use, and every time I tried them, I failed in a second. Meanwhile, these same patterns were working for others and giving them beautiful results.