Become the person you are capable of being

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus “If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you will be unhappy all the days of your life.” — Abraham Maslow “The system, to a large extent, … Read more

Seek purpose over power

“Make sure you’re not made ‘Emperor’, avoid that imperial stain. Keep yourself simple, good, pure, saintly, plain, a friend of justice, and strong for your proper work.” — Marcus Aurelius “Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.”— Anne Frank “It is not the man who has too little, … Read more

Detach from your ego

“The more humble a person is, the freer and stronger he is.”— Leo Tolstoy  “There is nothing in this world more tender and more pliable than water, yet hard and rigid things cannot resist it. Weakness defeats strength, tenderness defeats rigidity. Everyone knows this law, but no one acts upon it. The weakest in the … Read more

Live a life you will be proud of in a hundred years

“Don’t worry about the level of individual prominence you have achieved; worry about the individuals you have helped become better people.”– Clayton Christensen “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” — John Wooden “What is … Read more

Develop self-reliance

“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.” – Bessie Anderson Stanley “Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “What do you care what other people think?” – Richard Feynman Your life isn’t a race or a competition. Don’t spend your time comparing yourself … Read more