We often think that accomplishing something must be a Sisyphean task of tremendous effort. But do the greatest performers, writers, artists, creators, parents, or friends really do what they do through effort, effort, effort? I think it is more a matter of skill and ability. Yes, that skill and ability are earned through many hours … Read more
When you are truly truly truly in the zone and doing exactly what you are meant to be doing, time does seem to slow down significantly. One of the great blessings of this fact is that your life will be less likely to pass by in the blink of an eye. You will savor it … Read more
When I was a kid, my favorite Star Wars movie was Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back. I loved the entire Yoda sequence on the planet of Dagobah. There was one scene, however, that always left me puzzled. That was the scene when Yoda told Luke to leave his weapons and go into a dark … Read more
There is a subtle interplay between confidence and faith. If you think about it, to some degree having confidence is having faith–faith in yourself, in life, and in the future. With confidence and faith, you stop having to plan out every scenario, consider every possibility, and think through every contingency. Each day becomes a flower … Read more
I don’t like the word “”hack.” It smacks of short-cutting. Of get, get, get. Of trying to grab something for nothing. Why not live life so that you flow like water, gracefully floating on the Dao? Do you need to hack life? Why? It’s no coincidence that this word also means to chop at with … Read more
I have noticed in most books about self-improvement that the focus is on waking up early, establishing clear goals, pushing yourself–effort, effort, effort. However, while these techniques might lead to material success, they may do so at the expense of health, a flourishing life, joy, and inner peace. There is something missing. The spiritual perspective. … Read more
