We have all read or heard stories of ordinary people who have overcome daunting challenges. I am always fascinated by these people. How did they rise to this level of challenge? Every time I encounter…
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The Best and Worst Advice by Suf Alkhaldi
“I would urge people to foster a love of reading. Start as early as you can and keep on reading.” This might be the best advice Bill Gates has given so far as quoted in…
The Discipline of Setting Boundaries by Suf Alkhaldi
We all have some kind of red lines not to cross to protect ourselves and to create boundaries. Some of us have more boundaries than others. In general, boundaries prevent us from getting in trouble. …
Stop Ignoring These 7 Inspiring Truths
People know who they have the potential to be. The challenge is seeing that process through. Self-development is an art. It takes time. It requires patience. It asks you to step outside your comfort zone. It…
How to be 1% Better Every Day
“Compounding is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time.” — Albert Einstein The quest to become a better version of yourself often feels like a roller coaster ride. It’s hard. And it’s usually so uneven….
How To Become Ridiculously Self-Aware In 20 Minutes
Four years ago my sister got me something that would dramatically alter the direction of my life. In fact, it was probably the most influential gift I’ve ever received. It would help me find my…
What’s the Point of Self-Improvement Anyway?
There’s a paradox with self-improvement and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Think about it: The whole…
Self-love is the basis for self-improvement
There’s a quandary I hear people talk about a lot in the self-improvement world which goes something like this: “Should I keep trying to change, or should I just learn to love myself?” The people…
How to Supercharge Your Learning and Self-Improvement
One of my favorite pieces of ancient wisdom comes from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus: We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. Sure, that may not…
The Goal of Knowing Yourself Creates a Good Life by Suf Alkhaldi
As we are in a society filled with the attraction of abundance, it becomes very hard to decide what you want exactly. The balancing act between what you want and what is good for you creates a daily…