There are times in our lives when we feel inadequate and incompetent, but for some of us, this is the way we feel all of the time. We are so busy putting ourselves down, that we simply stop learning and trying to and improve our lives. We are discouraged and depressed. Self-doubt often stems from negative experiences early in life. If you were made fun of when you were a child, or a teacher or parent said you will never amount to anything, you may still carry those doubts abo

“Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will – then your life will be serene.” – Epictetus, Stoic philosopher. Can an ancient Greek philosophy help us deal with life in the twenty-first century? Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy embraced by many of the world’s greatest thinkers. It asserts that we don’t control, and cannot rely on external events. We can only control ourselves and our responses. I

Would you rather be talented or tough? It’s an interesting question. Top athletes and actors appear to have a lot of talent, but is talent alone enough? Take a moment to consider the words of former US President, Calvin Coolidge: "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts.

Have you ever choked under pressure, or worried you will not complete a project, then ended up feeling guilty and disappointed in your own abilities? Although you may truly desire the end result, the difficulties you face, and looming deadlines make you want to throw in the towel. Sometimes getting to the finish line or putting in that last effort can be overwhelming. You need to develop persistence and perseverance! With these two attributes, you can overcome obstacles and

The ability to influence others is a vital and powerful leadership tool. We continue to discuss influence and trust this week with some more powerful strategies that you can develop and use to increase the level of influence and trust you have with others. It’s much easier to get things done with the assistance and cooperation of others. Imagine the impact on your life if you had greater ability to positively influence those around you. Here are some strategies: Be trustworth