"If you are able to go the extra mile, you weren't going the distance to begin with." - Randal One idea I've found to be widely accepted is the notion that you can give something a 110%, or go the extra mile. My thinking on this differs a bit, I believe that if you are... Continue Reading →
Prioritizing success
If there is one sentence I catch both myself and others saying it is “I don't have the time.” Is that true? I don't think it is, I know that for myself, it is an excuse, the real reason we don't do things is that it isn't a priority to us. You might say you... Continue Reading →
The silent epidemic we are refusing to talk about: domestic violence
As featured in: Flytfrem Recent cases from the movement #metoo, as well as increased focus on domestic violence, has caused an uproar for social justice. It is truly important to shed light on these difficult issues. The focus has been mostly directed on opposite-sex couple domestic violence. Now, lets shed some light on same-sex couple... Continue Reading →
Conditional vs. Unconditional love
Recently I had a class where the topic of the day was “human value,” this topic was interesting and even though I knew a lot from before, I was offered different perspectives. However, I did react to one thing that was said while speaking of our value to others, and their value to us. Personally,... Continue Reading →
The problem with the law of attraction
Personally, I am a big fan of the concept explained in the secret by Rhonda Byrnes, as well as a somewhat believer in the law of attraction. However, I feel that like many things, it has been taken out of context. What is the law of attraction? “Simply put, the Law of Attraction is the... Continue Reading →
The explainer and the motivator
What makes a good life? Is it how much money you earn, how big your house is, how many followers you have? Or is it the relationships you build, your experiences, your own physical and mental well-being? Figuring out what you need in order to live a good life is a personal process, which I... Continue Reading →
Pre-fabricated vs. individual
Since childhood, I have been a rebellious kid who often denied the norms, customs, and values we as a society share. Treating culture as a candy-bag is something I've always done, picking out the things that resonate with me, and discarded the rest. This way I only consume what reflects my authentic self, instead of... Continue Reading →
New years resolutions – the pitfall of achiving your goals
Every January the gym fills up with people, by March most of them are gone. What happened to those people who were set on a new lifestyle, and ready to reach their goals? Waiting is what happened. Often times I’ve heard people utter the words ‘I’ll wait until the new years’’, with this they’re referencing... Continue Reading →
The individual relationship – thriving in a relationship
Currently, I am in a long-distance relationship, and as in any relationship it has its struggles and upsides. Many will ask how I survive, and I believe they are asking the wrong question. If you’re merely surviving your relationships, I would encourage you to evaluate them. My belief is that in any relationship – friendly... Continue Reading →
