I Am a Work in Process
I am a work in process. I am not as good as I want to be I am not as good as I should be. I will never be perfect, but I can strive everyday to be the best person I can be. And I can take pride that I am better than I used to be and not as …
Advice for Being Your Best Self
1. Be yourself. Mindless conformity is a prison; express yourself authentically and don’t be afraid to stand out, but don’t go to extremes just to be different, or just prove you can. You don’t need orange hair, a nose ring or tattoos to be special. In the end, it’s more important to be respected than notorious. 2. Don’t expect too much or settle …
Don’t Strive for Perfection
I am not and never will be perfect, but I take comfort knowing I am better than I used to be and not as good as I will be. – Michael Josephson
Happiness is Fulfillment
Things You Can Do To Improve The World Thing of happiness in terms of fulfillment, not fun. Indulge yourself in the pleasure that comes from living a worthy life in the company of people you love and in the service of something bigger than yourself.
What Lies Within Us
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson
It is Never Too Late…
“It is never too late to become a happier person. It is never too late to become a better person.” – Michael Josephson
OBSERVATION: Start With Yourself
Notes From an Unknown Source: When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an older man, I tried …
COMMENTARY: Launching the New Year with a Commitment to be Self-Consciously Reflective
Expanding on the theme that the best way to improve your life and have an exceptionally successful and fulfilling New Year is to increase your wisdom and optimism, I urge you not to just skim this essay but to take some serious reflection time to answer these questions: What did you learn last year that will help you become wiser …