One of my favorite newsletters is from Brian Johnson of Optimize. In two of his recent newsletters, he talked about soul ulcers–referring to envy being the ulcer of the soul. The phrase “soul ulcers” stuck in my mind—along with the “+1” message that comes with his email, and I’d like to share it with you today. Tell me if this sounds familiar to you: you hear about a colleague getting a promotion; a close friend getting engaged; a relative buying…
July has been a month of grace under pressure with lots of time offline, taking care of various things. It is that time of year when we have the tax filing deadline, son returns to college for a new…
Ever sat back and mused with regret over not opening the door when opportunity knocked? Over lost opportunities? That wonderful opportunity you didn’t or couldn’t take? Any you missed this week? Why did you miss them? I’ve had moments…
I’ve always been fascinated by how the smartest people are not always the most successful people in life. Nor are they the happiest. Those who excel in academic achievements often lack social skills and are not always the ones…
So we were walking on the terrace talking about family, an upcoming wedding and catching up on the status of those who got married over the past couple of years. It was a bit sad to think that some…
A good friend is someone we all want–someone who’ll have our back always. We’re often told to keep away from those who drag us down. But that isn’t always easy, especially when we share so much with them. Is…
I had the usual ups and downs and I am just not in the mood to even talk about the downs, because today I want to practice what I preach. Voicing my gratitude is the best way, I thought.…
