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Less is More

If mastery of life were a math problem, it would involve subtraction, not addition.

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On Recognizing Illusion

One of the most frequently used words in my book is illusion. The reason for this is that illusion is one of the primary obstacles…

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Why Self-Actualization May Be That ‘Something Missing’

Do you ever feel as if something is missing in your life? If so, you’re normal. But in my book (and in life) normal is…

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If the News Is ‘Fake’…

Labeling the news as “fake” may be a bit of a stretch but today’s media is certainly not a reflection of reality. Think of the…

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Focusing on the 90%

You may have heard of the quote about life being 10 percent of what happens and 90 percent of how you respond. I believe this…

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A Frog’s Perspective

Some of the greatest challenges and conflicts we face as individuals and as a global community are the result of a narrow world view. How…

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A Matter of Life and Death

Without life, there would be no death; without death, there can be no new life. This quote from Deepak Chopra captures this reality in a…

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Awareness Is the Beginning

This featured quote from my book reminds me of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, where prisoners are bound as they watch shadows on a wall….

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Quiet Mind, Clear Perspective

This quote from Hans Margolius speaks to the universal truth that the human mind is at its best when it is not clouded by emotion:…

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Storms and Emotions

A primary theme in the book is that mastery is not about control; it’s about awareness, patience, moderation, and letting things go. In Chapter 5…

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