It’s through mistakes that you actually can grow. Paula Scher Failure is mostly equated with disappointment and all types of negative emotions. It is looked at as something ignominious; something that must be avoided at all costs. Sure, failure hurts – it is, after all, a sign that all our hard work was in vain, Read more…
Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art. Stanisław Jerzy Lec Youth is characterized by adventure and immaturity, whereas old age is often accompanied by wisdom and caution. While youth is mostly about committing mistakes (and enjoying them), maturity is all about straightening those mistakes out (and acting like they Read more…
A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special. Nelson Mandela With most people, they are either skewed toward their head or their heart: they are either too practical or too emotional for their liking. However, Read more…
He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat. Napoleon Bonaparte As is always the case with fear, the fear of defeat is often more overwhelming than defeat itself. It forces one into submission or despair even before the contest is truly over. It makes one believe that no matter how hard they try, they Read more…
The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before. Neil Gaiman Creativity is one of the defining traits of human beings. In fact, few things about human beings are as infinite and timeless as their creativity. When used properly, it can bring to life the most marvelous creations known to Read more…
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. Mark Twain Much has been said and written about the importance of being truthful. Ancient philosophers often compared the power of truth to the sun and its rays. They stressed that one truth had the power to vanquish a thousand lies, that truth could Read more…
If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we’d all be millionaires. Abigail Van Buren Our experiences are our greatest wealth. They are more important than our physical possessions and assets in that they have no possibility of getting lost or depleted – if anything, they only accumulate over time. Moreover, while Read more…
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. Gautama Buddha In an age where falsities and fake news seem to have vanquished reality, it comes over as no surprise to see the propagation of falsehoods emerge as a promising industry. Such sensationalist, sugarcoated news articles or programs unabashedly peddle exaggerated, Read more…
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius Work is both an economic and spiritual need. While it helps us meet our everyday expenses and plan for all possible contingencies, it is also a fuel for the human soul, which thrives on action. However, over Read more…
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose. Bill Gates Success is a double-edged sword; it can both be the reason for motivation and complacency. For driven people, it can spur them on to aim for even greater feats. For them, success serves as a stepping stone to a Read more…
