Principle 5: Improve your Own Foundation
This post is part of Principle 5: Grow your foundation. This article highlights emotional intelligence for kids and how to prioritize it at home. It was the morning of my son’s school’s Invention Convention. Breakfast felt quieter than usual—too quiet. After a long silence, I gently asked, “Is everything okay?” He hesitated, then whispered, “I’m a little scared...
If you want to receive certain qualities from those around you, you must start by living the mantra: Be what you seek. In other words, if you desire better friends, a supportive partner, more love, or even a better boss, you must first embody those qualities yourself. At least, that’s my theory. I’m trying this paradigm in a few areas of my life, so I thought, why not share this...
A good leader builds teams that are productive, independent, and fulfilled. As parents, we can aim for the same with our kids by using effective parenting strategies to create a safe and supportive environment for growth. Before diving into any specific strategies, there are of course essentials: Love our kids unconditionally. Be present. Be patient. Encourage independence by not doing things...
Imagine if we could nurture love for reading in kids’ to equal their love for iPads and video games. That was our ambitious goal for our children. We knew the pursuit would still benefit them greatly even if we didn’t fully achieve it. Raising kids in the age of social media and constant screens is challenging. Immediate gratification is everywhere, making cultivating the ability to wait or...
I just learned the term “intrapreneurship,” so I thought I’d write a blog post around it 😁. We often hear stories of daring individuals who quit their day jobs to pursue their passions, leaving the rest of us wondering if we’re doomed to a life of unfulfilling work and missed opportunities. In a world where entrepreneurship is often seen as the ultimate path to success and...
(This story came to me during a conversation with a family member. As we talked, I noticed that this person tended to focus on what they hadn’t yet achieved rather than recognizing their successes. It inspired me to create a story about the importance of appreciating the journey, celebrating current accomplishments, embracing challenges and discomfort, and living in the present moment. I...
Let me clarify the title of this post: This guide is not the "ultimate guide" to building a working out habit because it's the best, but because it's as good as any. Do you find yourself reading many “ultimate guides” to habit formation, but still waiting for that magic moment to start working out? Time to stop spending time researching and watching videos on how to build habits. The...
More than a decade ago, I faced digestive system problems and IBS issues, running to the ER at 3am kind of issues. Traditional medical approaches didn’t seem to work for me. Even when I asked my GI doctor if I should make any dietary changes, I was told it wasn’t necessary. Unfortunately, the antibiotics didn’t solve my problems, either. They actually made them worse...
This post is part of Principle 5: Grow your foundation. While Management Through Leadership emphasizes caring for others, prioritizing self-care is equally important. This category encompasses various topics related to personal development, including but not limited to health, fitness, parenting, finances, education, career growth, stress management, and relationships. Picture this: it’s...