Category: Simple Idea

  • Mistakes: Idea #15

    ‘The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. First, create a mechanism of self-disclosure regarding behavior you regret. Second, reckon with your regret through self-compassion, not suppressing them, but not exaggerating or overidentifying with them either. The third step follows naturally: practice self-distancing by detaching yourself from your behavior through time, space, and…

  • Life Story: Idea #14

    Let me tell you a story about a boy and his life. He was born in a home where the spoken language was different from the language of the community. His family was not that well off, with “hand me downs” a normal occurrence. He missed out on higher education as his work income was…

  • Distractions: Idea #13

    ‘Life presents an endless series of interruptions and distractions. You will continually be pulled off course or asked to put out a fire created by someone else. People will disrespect your time and steal your attention—usually with no intention of malice, but simply because different people have different priorities. When your day is interrupted or…