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“I said, ‘Brother you have to ask yourself two questions, Who am I? And how may I become myself?’ That’s basic person-centered therapeutics. You want the client to feel important, to feel that he or she is in control of the healing process. Remember that shit.” –The Sellout, a novel by Paul Beatty “WHO amContinue reading “Three Big Questions”

“Spend a handful of hours a day going fast. Crush a gym session. Do deep work on a project you care about. Spend the rest of the day going slow. Take walks. Read books. Get a long dinner with friends. Either way, avoid the anxious middle where you never truly relax or truly move forward.”Continue reading “Changing Speeds”

“With the exception of wisdom, I’m inclined to believe that the immortal gods have given nothing better to humanity than friendship.” -Cicero “Friendship produces between us a partnership in all our interests. There is no such thing as good or bad fortune for the individual; we live in common. And no one can live happilyContinue reading “All It Takes Is One”

Everywhere and anywhere you can, do hard things. And spend money on having experiences over buying “more stuff.” That way, you’ll have a lifetime of great stories to tell. Which is what it’s all about. Speaking of stories, here’s a great one from the actor Stephen Tobolowsky. (Thank you Chief for directing me to theContinue reading “Do It For The Stories”

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” -Marcus Aurelius, Meditations “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Ghandi “Love is for today; programs are for the future. We are for today; when tomorrow will come, we shall see what we can do. Somebody is thirstyContinue reading “Looking In The Mirror”

If a country is governed wisely,its inhabitants will be content.They enjoy the labor of their handsand don’t waste time inventinglabor-saving machines.Since they dearly love their homes,they aren’t interested in travel.There may be a few wagons and boats,but these don’t go anywhere.There may be an arsenal of weapons,but nobody ever uses them.People enjoy their food,take pleasureContinue reading “Happier With Nothing”

Fame or integrity: which is more important?Money or happiness: which is more valuable?Success of failure: which is more destructive? If you look to others for fulfillment,you will never truly be fulfilled.If your happiness depends on money,you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have;rejoice in the way things are.When you realizeContinue reading “Hide and Seek”

“Ask not what your country can do for you–ask what you can do for your country.” -John F. Kennedy, 1961 Inaugural Address “Your being increases in the measure you give it away.” -Saint John Paul II Whether it’s fundraising, donor outreach, recruiting board members, or attracting audience… Not: “How can they help me or myContinue reading ““How Can I Help Them?””

“Imposter syndrome is a tax on personal growth.” -Sahil Bloom If you’re struggling with “impostor syndrome” and are stuck on “Why me?”, then just add a “not” in the middle. Instead, ask: “Why not me?” And really, Why Not You?… Somebody’s gotta do it. Might as well be you. (This also applies when you’re goingContinue reading “Why Not You”

At the end of every hard-earned day people find some reason to believe. -lyrics from the song, “Reason To Believe” by Bruce Springsteen Ultimately, belief is a choice. If you believe that statement is true, then why not always choose beliefs that empower you and the change you’re trying to make?