Do you ever catch yourself worrying a bit too much about what others think of you. Remember what Dr. Daniel Amen: calls, “The 18, 40, 60 rule.”. Basically, it states: ‘At 18, you are worried about what everybody is thinking about you. At 40, you don’t give a darn about what anyone is thinking about you. At 60, you realize that nobody’s been thinking about you at all.’
Read MoreHave you been feeling intimidated by others lately? Or perhaps you’ve been on your high horse feeling all superior to those around you. Well, it’s helpful to remember what author Brian Weiss has said: “Think of all humans as ice-cubes. Some are perfectly shaped. Some are square. Some are round. Some are chipped. Some are large and some are small. But if you heat up any of the ice-cubes, they ALL melt into the same shape and form. We are immortal. We don’t die. We are our souls.”
Read MoreIn the book, “The Power of Your Super Mind”, author Vernon Howard suggests that we start to “learn to love situations that make you feel uncomfortable-that way you can be comfortable in all situations.”
Read MoreIn the book, “Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life” authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans talk about reframing the concept of feeling lost. Instead, state, “I don’t always know where I’m going but I know if I’m going in the right direction.”
Read MoreHave you ever downplayed your own experiences, joy, or accomplishments because you didn’t want to make someone else feel bad? In ‘The Fountainhead’ by Ayn Rand, she states, "As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”
Read MoreJerry Seinfeld had a hard time getting his show aired but he trusted his peers (not the general public). His fellow comedians thought the content was really great. “All magicians crave to wow other magicians, it’s the same thing with comedians.” Or as Einstein stated: “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
Read MoreWhat do you stand for? What actions, values, priorities are non-negotiable in your life? Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “What I must do is all that concerns me-not what others think.”
Read MoreLooking for something novel to do this upcoming weekend? Here’s an exercise outlined in the book, “The Success Principles.” It’s called ‘The Millionaire Cocktail Party’. Here is what you do: spend an evening where everyone at the party acts as if they have already accomplished all their big goals and have achieved millionaire status. Stay in character all night.”
Read MoreNaval Ravikant the co-founder of Angel List was speaking on the Tim Ferriss show. He stated that, “Whenever you are asked to do something, your only answers should be ‘Hell yes!’ or ‘No.’”
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