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Navigating Life’s Transitions
Transitions are never smooth. Growth hurts. But here’s the truth: your ability to succeed is directly tied to your ability to endure discomfort.
Understanding Yourself: Lessons from the 21 Principles of Dokkōdō
Musashi, a legendary samurai and strategist, wrote these principles as a guide for living independently and fearlessly. His teachings go beyond swordsmanship—they are a blueprint for understanding oneself and thriving in an ever-changing world.
Shoshin: The Power of the Beginner’s Mind
Shoshin is a Zen Buddhist idea that translates to “beginner’s mind”—a state of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when approaching a subject, even as an expert.
The Crossroads of Life: Choices, Chances, and Changes
Imagine walking down a long, winding road. The air is crisp, the sky stretches endlessly above, and the path ahead splits into three directions. Each road promises something different—one feels familiar and safe, another is uncertain but intriguing, and the last is shrouded in mystery.
The Four-Product Framework
As a startup founder, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to attract customers and turn them into loyal buyers. If you’re just starting out, you might struggle with pricing, marketing, and ensuring a steady flow of revenue.
Equipped for Purpose
Lord, thank You for the gifts and skills You have placed in me. Fill me with wisdom and understanding, just as You did for Bezalel and Oholiab. Help me use my abilities for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Boron Letters
Unlike modern marketing books that get lost in tactics, The Boron Letters focuses on foundational principles that apply to any business, any era.
Kinesis – Keep Moving
How often do we pause, waiting for the perfect moment? Waiting for clarity? Waiting for certainty? But here’s the truth: Clarity doesn’t come from standing still—it comes from movement.
The Six Thinking Hats
The Six Thinking Hats, created by Dr. Edward de Bono, is a method that helps teams think more clearly by approaching problems from six different perspectives.
Be, Do, Have vs. Have, Do, Be
One of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve learned is the Be, Do, Have model—and how it completely flips the way most people approach success, happiness, and growth.
