My worth is often tied to where I am physically present. I may take pride in my achievements and possessions or feel discouraged by failures and life's constant struggles. Yet, my successes and setbacks often have less to do with who I am and more to do with the...

Life is a journey toward the same inevitable destination: death. Along the way, we often forget about this ultimate reality. As we approach the end, much of what we struggled to achieve loses its significance. When the destination feels distant, we tend to live as...

If I think life is tough, I just need to remind myself that it could be even worse. If I feel like I’ve hit rock bottom, I need to ask myself, “What’s the worst that can happen?” From there, the only way is up. The truth is, life can be full of surprises,...

One of the simplest ways to waste time and energy is by talking about others behind their backs. Even worse is indulging in self-praise while criticising others. It's akin to complaining about how much I dislike the colour purple and lamenting that it refuses to...

Get a couple of kids together, and they will find a way to play. Playing is what they enjoy, and they find every possible way to do it. Somehow, as we age, we start to think that playing is limited to kids. Grown-ups don’t need to play. The reality is that we never...

There is a clear distinction between influence and control. Influence stems from who we genuinely are, while control arises from who we want others to become. Influencing others is liberating—it allows us to have a positive impact effortlessly. In contrast,...

Thanks to technology, my parents can walk again with knee replacements. I can travel the world comfortably, purchase quality products globally, manufacturers can precisely estimate their bill of materials, and logistics companies can ship goods efficiently and...