If you have spent some time on this website you have probably heard me make a reference to the distinction between lateral and vertical growth. These two terms I coined so I could reference what I felt were the two main streams of all personal development. Vertical growth is goal-setting, discipline, shoot-for-the-stars type of approach. […]
Enjoy Taking Action
In a recent article I discussed why I feel the major reason people have so much trouble going from dreaming and talking to actually taking action and living those dreams. I believe that the major reason that there are so many dreamers and so few doers is that dreaming and doing are completely different activities. […]
Your Life is Already Perfect
Holding the belief that life and reality are perfect had amazing benefit to me. Learn how growth and happiness require a shift in perception.
Dreams to Action
“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would solve most the worlds problems.” -Mahatma Gandhi Fellow blogger, Ben Casnocha brought up an interesting point recently. What is it that separates those who dream and talk about big things from those that actually take action towards achieving it? I think […]
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