Busybodies

The mark of those who are so intently concerned about others. Their natural predisposition is to pry and meddle. May it just be that their existence lacks any real purpose....

The ‘Nice Guy” finish

What does it mean when people say, “Nice guys don’t win”? It’s a phrase tossed around, but let’s dissect it. Does being ‘nice’ equate to a lack of success? Statistics and stories offer mixed insights. Consider business leaders...

Winners and the best

In the competitive arenas of sports, business, and personal growth, “winning” and being “the best” are often perceived as synonymous. However, a deeper dive reveals a significant difference: winning is achieving a goal or the top position in a...

Labels are lazy

We live in a world of labels. We label everything from products to people. But labels are lazy. They’re a way of simplifying the world around us, and they often do more harm than good. When we label someone, we assume who they are and how they’ll behave....

Virtues of comebacks

We bemoan what could have, should have, or would have been. For all the successes we admire, those same individuals faced setbacks, disappointment, rejection, and loss of confidence. When in our pursuit of success, setbacks are inevitable. Instead of dwelling on them,...