Does what you buy define who you are?

Does what you buy define who you are?

I want to live a life characterized by sharing abundantly (time and money) with those who are less fortunate.   Some days I live that out, but many times I put off helping those who really need it. I rationalize that by promising that I’ll give “as soon as”...
How’s your microstress?

How’s your microstress?

Microstress is an accumulation of small events that build over time. They are seemingly insignificant obstacles that we easily overcome. On their own, they’re not so bad.  Our bodies are extremely good at navigating stress – big events that trigger a...
What does life want from you

What does life want from you

In The Road to Character, David Brooks asks two important questions:   What does life want from me? What are my circumstances calling me to do? You’ll notice a slight difference between this inquiry and everything else you read, watch, and listen to from the...
Life isn’t meant to be conquered

Life isn’t meant to be conquered

Most overachievers believe that out-doing everyone else is the best path to being successful. This belief leads to a long list of goals designed to maximize our capabilities (and eventually impress our social media followers). We can’t imagine a weekend without a...
Life Isn’t Fair

Life Isn’t Fair

Intellectually, we get it. We understand that some people are born with a full head of overflowing hair while others are almost completely bald by the age of 30. (20 years later, this one still stings a little.) But even though our rational, thinking brain appreciates...
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