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Be Brave

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about key virtues– what are the most important virtues we carry. I’d like to focus on one virtue today:

Being Free

I had a conversation at a family function over Thanksgiving. “I have total freedom,” the person said to me. “I get to wake up in

Seasonal Festivities

For many people, the holidays are great. Getting together with family and friends, taking time off work, exchanging gifts– the whole thing fills some people

Pursuing Virtue

Virtue is a quality or trait that is morally good, desirable, or admirable. It reflects a standard of behavior that aligns with ethical principles, contributing

Victim and Victimhood

Being a victim means experiencing harm, suffering, or loss due to another person’s actions. Being a victim often arises out of an uncontrollable event, though

Attention Economy

Where we put our attention—what thoughts we allow to occupy our mind—is perhaps the most important decision we make on a daily basis. Our thoughts

Nurture the Drivers of Happiness

When we encounter significant shifts and disruptions to our daily life– good or bad– they often trigger a profound change in our happiness (again, good

Good Things Take Time

Last week​, I wrote about how the things that are most meaningful to us are generally hard and difficult. The idea was not that hard

Choosing the More Difficult Path

As humans, we evolved to conserve energy. When offered the choice between doing something the easy way, and doing something the hard way, most of