Unstoppable: The Remarkable Journey of Retired Chief Petty Officer David Goggins

In a world where adversity can break the spirit of many, there are individuals like Retired Chief Petty Officer David Goggins who redefine the limits of human potential. Goggins' story is one of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment...

Celebrating James Baldwin: A Literary Luminary and Social Critic

In the realm of American literature, James Baldwin stands as an indomitable figure, celebrated for his literary prowess, unflinching social commentary, and unwavering advocacy for civil rights. As we reflect on his enduring legacy, it becomes...

4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Change Your Behavior

Many people think they want to change. But the reality is, change is the last thing they want to do. It's not surprising because change comes at a high cost. Change costs so much that many people would rather not change at all. Think about it. If...

I find the light in the darkness.

There is always light somewhere. I have an incredible opportunity today to seek out light. I know I can step out of the darkness at any point. I understand this now because I have lived in darkness before. I am a strong person now because I have...

7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Learning a New Skill Through Mistakes

Fear.  It is a word that usually causes us to feel anxious or afraid, but fear can also be a motivator. The truth is fear exists for good, not bad. It aims to keep us safe and protect us from harm. However, sometimes this fear gets out of...

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Enslaved Black inventors reshaped the world

Enslaved Black inventors reshaped the world

Enslaved inventors were individuals who were forced into servitude and denied the opportunity to fully realize their potential as inventors. Throughout history, there have been numerous examples of enslaved individuals who have made significant contributions to...

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Always be a first-rate version of yourself

Always be a first-rate version of yourself

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.~Judy Garland This  encourages a focus on achieving a clear sense of your own identity. It is an important part of mental toughness in that you create real clarity for...

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The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.~Michael Altshuler Be “The bad news is time flies…The good news is you're the pilot” - Michael Altshuler There are very few constants in our lives and time is one of them. We cannot stop it, control it or...

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If you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail.

If you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail.

If you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail.~Benjamin Franklin Be well prepared and brief in your remarks. There is positively no excuse for wasting another’s time by going to the meeting unprepared and rambling helplessly in your talk. Remember, if you fail...

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You can’t use up creativity.

You can’t use up creativity.

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.~Maya Angelou “You can’t use up creativity,” she stresses. “The more you use, the more you have. It is our shame and our loss when we discourage people from being creative. We set apart...

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Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.~Thomas Jefferson Never trouble another for what you can do yourself. In his letter to Thomas Jefferson Smith in 1825, Thomas Jefferson included the following two items in his Decalogue of Canons for...

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Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.~Joseph Addison Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, and dramatist, who, with Richard Steele, was a leading contributor to and guiding spirit of the periodicals The Tatler and The Spectator. His...

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Peace comes from within.

Peace comes from within.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.~Gautama Buddha Gautama Buddha was an ascetic and spiritual teacher of ancient India who lived during the latter half of the first millennium BCE.  He was the founder of Buddhism and is revered by Buddhists as an...

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The well bred contradict other people

The well bred contradict other people

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.~Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde came from a prominent family. While studying at Oxford in the 1870s, he gained notice as a scholar, poseur, wit, and poet and for his devotion to the  Aesthetic...

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