My default position aims for more material possessions, money, customers, employees, projects, and growth. If I am not careful, I may get stuff I don’t need, money I cannot handle, and customers that are not the right fit. Often, being bigger is appealing. But, while...

Many times, my thoughts are justifications for my past decisions or actions. My thoughts justify my previous choices and actions. For example, I may justify my spending on expensive clothing. Similarly, I justify hiring additional employees within the company when we...

We perform at our best when we are comfortable. When our hearts are at peace, and we feel safe, we perform better and at higher levels. So, to get the best from our team, we must learn to make them comfortable. I mean, they are comfortable sharing what they think,...

Giving is one of the best ways to develop lasting trust. The problem is that our giving is too self-centred and shallow. We give too little with the expectation of an instant return on our investment. True giving has no tied-up expectations. It is about knowing what...

I often struggle to recreate moments of joy, meeting old friends and acquaintances. I struggle to find common ground. We relish a few old memories but struggle to establish new moments of joy. I am artificially pushing to create something that no longer exists. It...

We take huge initiatives on Boxing Day, Black Friday, or any other major discount shopping event. We plan for the day, find parking, and line up in front of our favourite stores. We feel a sense of achievement in securing a good deal. We justify the effort by...

When I take pride in owning material possessions, there is always a risk that my possessions will start to own me. For instance, when I am too conscious about protecting my luxury watch from scratching, I am worried about its depreciating value or the cost of its next...