If you want to succeed, you need to find the perfect combination of cooperation and competition. Competition People help you become a better person. They show you what’s possible. They mirror your own potential. You can use people as a springboard or as the bogeyman of your own success. Competition is a way for humans to become better and stronger.…
+Category: Personal Excellence
Find The Right Guru, Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
You’ll have gurus throughout your life. Your first gurus were probably your parents or grandparents, depending on the situation. Then you went in search of other gurus who ended up teaching you valuable knowledge to build who you are. A Guru Is A Stepping Stone Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought.…
+Don’t Force, Don’t Beg, Don’t Chase
Humanity is at its best in the pure expression of its generosity. Don’t try to use coercion to make things happen. You must learn to let things go and learn from the depths of your soul. Wu Wei Is The Way You shouldn’t care what people think of you. You should care about what you think of yourself and how…
+How Can You Learn From Other People’s Mistakes?
Your life isn’t long enough to learn from your own mistakes, so you should make a point of learning from others. Mistakes Are Well Documented, We’re Just Too Proud To Go And Read Them. Pride is a cardinal sin, but more than in religion, in the field of personal development, pride prevents us from progressing. Pride makes us believe that…
+You’ll Begin To Understand What Success Is When You Follow Your Own Path To Greatness
Success is what everyone strives for. We strive for status and recognition. In doing so, we emulate those we believe to be successful. But what if true success is about following your own path to greatness? Before You Can Make Your Own Path, You Have To Follow The Path Of Others We need to copy the people around us when…
+Summary of Mastery by George Leonard
In the pursuit of excellence and mastery, a fundamental shift in perspective becomes necessary. It is crucial to embrace the process itself, allowing passion to thrive while disregarding the external rewards that may follow. Mastery goes beyond mere material success; it reaches a level of fulfilment that transcends worldly achievements. However, the journey towards mastery cannot be hurried or circumvented—it…
+Summary of Discipline Is Destiny
“Discipline Is Destiny” is a comprehensive guide that explores the power of self-discipline in transforming lives. Through lessons inspired by historical figures, ancient wisdom, and modern examples, this book emphasizes the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual discipline in achieving greatness and living a fulfilled life. Lesson 1: The Simplest Path To Discipline Is By Taking Control Of Your Body,…
+Does Identity Take Us Away From Ourselves?
Identity is a comforting thing. It offers us the certainty of who we are while giving us access to a group that shares our values. But is it always good or does it take us away from our true nature? Nature Abhors A Vacuum In order to move forward, we need a direction and it doesn’t matter if it’s the…
+Think Of Yourself As A Machine: The Power Of Rationality
The Secret Of Champions What makes the difference between a champion and an athlete who is not is his heart, his soul. It is the 1% that leads to a difference of 1 cm at the finish of a race for example. Acquire The 99% Of Athletes What distinguishes an athlete from someone who is not is the considerable mass…
+The Cumulative Effect Of Good Deeds
Evil is strong at the beginning and weak at the end. Good is weak at the beginning and strong at the end. When we start a career, we are tempted to choose the profession that will maximize our income and we sometimes ignore morality. In doing so, we get a head start on others but we neglect the opportunity cost…
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