Apr 24Why True Happiness Doesn’t ExistTrue happiness can never be attained. The Buddhists came to this conclusion thousands of years ago. Modern psychologists will tell you the same thing today. And if you need proof, just look at all the 3-star reviews on Amazon. The simple fact is, there’s no such thing as absolute satisfaction. …Arthur Schopenhauer4 min read
Apr 8Leo Tolstoy: How Greed Can Kill YouLeo Tolstoy, the author of the famous book War and Peace, enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Although born into a very wealthy family, he adopted the life of a peasant — rejecting all of his wealth, success, and material possessions. …Tolstoy2 min read
Mar 12Foregoing Short-Term Pleasure is the Key to Achieving Long-Term ResultsIt’s been said that instant gratification is the number one killer of hopes and dreams. We live in a world where we post something online and receive an instant thumbs-ups. We’re constantly bombarded with advertisements that subconsciously convince us that health and fitness results come from swallowing a pill. …Productivity4 min read
Feb 16The Remarkable Story of Charles BukowskiCharles Bukowski, the infamous poet and novelist, died with a net worth of $4 million. Surprising, considering that the deadbeat poet spent nearly every dollar he had on cigarettes, alcohol, and hookers. But the story of Charles Bukowski doesn’t start there. …Charles Bukowski5 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·Dec 29, 2021Albert Einstein’s Advice for HappinessHow to live a happy life according to this brilliant scientist. — The year was 1921 and Albert Einstein was traveling the world as part of an extensive lecture tour. While staying at the famous Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, a bellhop had visited Einstein’s room to deliver a package that had been addressed to him. …Happiness3 min read
Dec 28, 2021The Unknown Makes Life InterestingLife is a lot like magic. It’s mysterious, unpredictable, and, at the best of times, uncontrollably exciting. But just like magic, when you know how the trick is done, the excitement is gone. Life’s magic is what keeps our hearts beating and our souls yearning for more. It is the…2 min read
Dec 26, 2021Why Popularity Does Not Equate to GreatnessThere was a time in history — not too long ago — when Nazism, slavery, and smoking cigarettes were popular. It was widely accepted that Jews should be eradicated, humans were intended to be personal property, and that cigarettes were healthy. While not everything that is considered popular is equally…2 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Nov 8, 20213 Unfulfilled Psychological Needs Responsible for The Great ResignationThis article was adapted/transcribed from a recent video on my YouTube channel (video embedded at end of article). Right now we’re in the midst of what’s been deemed The Great Resignation as millions of Americans across the country are quitting their jobs. In August alone, over 4.3 million people decided…Work6 min read
Published in Curious·Oct 24, 2021The Spotlight Effect: How Your Need for Acceptance Can Make You Invisible in this WorldDo you ever feel like you’re standing directly in the spotlight? It can be terrifying to be our authentic selves when we believe that everyone around us is watching our every move and judging all of our choices and decisions in life. …Motivation5 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·Oct 22, 2021Don’t Be Afraid to Step Into the SpotlightJim Carrey once said, “Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world.” He’s not wrong. Too often we play things safe, refusing to take chances or pursue our true passions or interests in an effort to merely avoid negative attention. This is precisely how so many of…Personal Development2 min read
