Principled Philosophy Why “Reality” Doesn’t Apply to Relationships People spend way too much time and energy trying to figure out what is “fair” and “right” in a relationship. The problem is that there is no such thing as reality when it comes to relationships. There are only perceptions of reality. No matter how “fair” and [...]
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Principled Philosophy Your Mark “What will be your mark on humanity?” This question has little to do with money, although financial success almost always follows those who answer this question with power and integrity. This question has little to do with fame, although people who are able to answer this question are almost always looked [...]
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Principled Philosophy You may or may not have already heard about Roger Bannister, but either way, his story is a great reminder of why you shouldn’t EVER believe people who tell you that something is impossible. In 1952, an English athlete by the name of Roger Bannister decided that he would run a mile in [...]
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Principled Philosophy Changing Colors Here’s an experiment for you. Pick a color—red, green, blue or whichever—and focus on it as you look around you. Try to pick that color out in your field of vision as you move about. Do this for several minutes, and you’ll start to notice shades of this color all over [...]
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Principled Philosophy The 3 Keys to Principled Success Some people might not quite get it yet, but you simply cannot cheat, lie, or steal from others without hurting yourself in the process. No one can ever truly get ahead by stepping on others. Unless your ultimate goal is to be a lonely, unlikable jerk with [...]
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Principled Philosophy Getting Out of the Rut Most people’s lives never seem to change too much. Many people spend their days simply responding unconsciously to what happens around them, as if they were on autopilot and not the master of their own destinies. They are effectively “stuck” in their current condition. Unfortunately, many people get [...]
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Principled Philosophy One of the most basic human needs is the desire to feel important. All of us want to believe that our lives have meaning, that to a certain degree, without us around, things would fall apart. People feel the need to be needed and, hence, important. Dale Carnegie wisely taught that that there [...]
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Principled Philosophy Experiencing NOW Your company wants a 100% from you, but so does your family. They both deserve it. But the only way to pull off such a feat off is to focus on the present moment. Give work all of your focus while you’re working, and home all of your focus, while you’re [...]
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Principled Philosophy A Long-term Perspective Always think long-term when it comes to relationships. A long-term perspective tends to cultivate an attitude of greater respect and consideration for others. Think first about the value and happiness that you can bring into your family, clients and friends lives before you consider what value they can offer you. [...]
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Principled Philosophy The Motivating Factor Frederic Herzberg, a renowned behavioral scientist, once performed an in depth study of the work attitudes of thousands of people ranging from factory workers to senior executives. Even he was surprised to find that the motivating factor—the one facet of the jobs that was most stimulating—was not money, good working [...]
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