People often chase the secret of success, but the truth is pretty straightforward: success is defined by competence, effort, integrity, and consistent personal growth. These values cannot be bought, copied, or faked; they are things you build every day. Why Integrity Means More Than Anything It is integrity that stands …
Social media shapes how we think, live, and even judge our own progress. With its stream of polished photos and picture-perfect routines, it oftentimes puts out a very different idea of what “normal” life looks like. Over time, these idealized snapshots have a way of shifting our expectations, pushing unhealthy …
All too many parents are concerned when their adult children appear unable or unwilling to take that next step to becoming responsible adults. It’s a lot easier to label this as laziness or lack of discipline. You may even hear people say, “This is what happens when you don’t have …
Belonging at work isn’t just about fitting in, it’s about being valued for who you truly are. Through consistency, appreciation, trust, and empathy, any organization can create a culture where people don’t just strengthen the workplace, they help it grow. Lessons from “How to Train Your Dragon” In the movie …
Let’s face it, Mondays tend to be the enemy. Having two days of freedom under our belts, returning to work mode can be like colliding into a wall. It’s not the beginning of the week that we fear; it’s the transition in who we’re supposed to be. But here’s the …
Have you ever felt that your aspirations were on hold, pending someone else’s sanction? From childhood to adulthood, society subtly conditions us to think we need permission at every level of life permission to grow, to invent, and even to pursue what really gets us going. But the truth is: …
Why Your Motivation Matters When it comes to love, most people wonder: What really predicts romantic success? Is it timing, luck, personality, or simply effort? According to groundbreaking new research published in May 2025 in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the answer lies in something far deeper, your motivation …
Life is full of pivot points, but we all shudder at change because we don’t know what comes next. We hold onto what makes us feel comfortable and secure even when it bores us. But the reality is this: change isn’t just inescapable, it’s necessary. Each new page presents an …
Virtual reality (VR) holds out the promise of new worlds of creativity, learning, and connection. But with the excitement comes an unsettling reality: harassment in VR feels as real as it does in real life. Picture yourself logging into a virtual world. Your body isn’t present there no skin, no …
Life has a tendency to surprise us. At other times, it’s a surprise phone call, diagnosis, or loss that rattles the ground right from under our feet. One frigid January evening, I discovered this reality for myself. My sister’s voice on the phone brought with it words I shall never …