Not all that claims to be growth is real growth.
Much of what masquerades as growth is a narcissistic pursuit in a shrewd disguise.
What I’ve come to realize is that much of the time, when I think I’ve been growing, I haven’t really been growing. I’ve been trying to fix or improve myself.
The line between authentic [...]
Live on Your Own Terms
Category Archives: Goals
The Number One Self-Development Mistake, And The Fake Growth Addict
Illuminated Mind One Year Anniversary!
Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I started this blog. Thanks for coming along for the (somewhat bumpy) ride.
Here’s a little video I put together for this celebration. It’s a bit dark (by a bit, I mean a lot), so bear with me. I’m still trying to get used to changing [...]
Reclaim Your Dreams, It’s Time to Come Alive
Life is a waking dream. -Aristotle
Following your dreams is scary. I get it.
What’s more scary is spending much of our lives searching for the illusion of security. What dreams would you have left behind if you didn’t live tomorrow? Would you regret not following your heart?
Beyond the grind.
The daily grind leads us to believe we [...]
Kill Your Goals, Expectations and Stop Caring For a Better Life
“Write down your goals.” The age old advice you’ll hear on every self-development blog. As if you just write them down, everything else will take care of itself.
Poof!
Life is complete and you can rest in peace.
Not quite.
I don’t really have a lot of goals. In fact, I make it a point to not have them [...]
The Number One Dream Killer: Doing What Works
[Note: This is the 2nd article in the series How to Make Your Dreams a Reality.]
I’ve wasted a lot of time in my life doing what works. I can’t count how many times I’ve used this excuse to stall pursuing my dreams.
I went to college because that’s just “what works.”
I go to a job and [...]
Category Archives: Goals
The Number One Self-Development Mistake, And The Fake Growth Addict
Not all that claims to be growth is real growth.
Much of what masquerades as growth is a narcissistic pursuit in a shrewd disguise.
What I’ve come to realize is that much of the time, when I think I’ve been growing, I haven’t really been growing. I’ve been trying to fix or improve myself.
The line between authentic [...]
Illuminated Mind One Year Anniversary!
Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I started this blog. Thanks for coming along for the (somewhat bumpy) ride.
Here’s a little video I put together for this celebration. It’s a bit dark (by a bit, I mean a lot), so bear with me. I’m still trying to get used to changing [...]
Reclaim Your Dreams, It’s Time to Come Alive
Life is a waking dream. -Aristotle
Following your dreams is scary. I get it.
What’s more scary is spending much of our lives searching for the illusion of security. What dreams would you have left behind if you didn’t live tomorrow? Would you regret not following your heart?
Beyond the grind.
The daily grind leads us to believe we [...]
Kill Your Goals, Expectations and Stop Caring For a Better Life
“Write down your goals.” The age old advice you’ll hear on every self-development blog. As if you just write them down, everything else will take care of itself.
Poof!
Life is complete and you can rest in peace.
Not quite.
I don’t really have a lot of goals. In fact, I make it a point to not have them [...]
The Number One Dream Killer: Doing What Works
[Note: This is the 2nd article in the series How to Make Your Dreams a Reality.]
I’ve wasted a lot of time in my life doing what works. I can’t count how many times I’ve used this excuse to stall pursuing my dreams.
I went to college because that’s just “what works.”
I go to a job and [...]