Even after you let go of the past, it remains a part of your identity. Each of us lives in the present and makes decisions based on a part of the past. This fact is inevitable, starting with your ability to read these words now. Your mind .. more..

One thing I'm pretty sure of is that the period between September 2008 and December 2009 was very difficult for us. In that seemingly short period of 15 months, Angel (my wife and partner on Mark and Angel's blog) lost her job, which has .. more..

Whether we plan to make a public speech, attend a birthday party, or whatever, our intentions tend toward success no matter what we seek, and no matter what success we seek, obstacles are likely to emerge that we must face. When these .. more..

Two thousand years ago in ancient Greece, the great philosopher Socrates was hiking around a public park when a neighbor approached him and said, "You will never believe, not in a million years, what I have just heard from one of our common .. more..

A military site guarded by 21 soldiers was suddenly besieged by an army of more than 10,000 soldiers. What do you think happened next? Legend has it that these soldiers defeated 600 enemies in an astonishing example of bravery in the face of .. more..

When you look at leaders like Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Boris Yeltsin, and Rudy Giuliani, the common thing that binds them is that they drove wisely, overcoming turbulent times. Winston Churchill, a wartime hero, led his .. more..

We must have all experienced mixed feelings of helplessness, frustration, or endless stress. At some point, we wanted to throw everything behind us and give in to despair, and we were on the brink of exploding more than once, saying to .. more..

Sooner or later, we all encounter challenges that evoke profound stress, disappointment, and a pervasive sense of doubt. As we navigate through these trials, we're also bound to confront formidable obstacles. Yet, when these barriers .. more..

Have you ever encountered a failure that ultimately proved beneficial? This is a question Tim Ferriss, author and host of “The Tim Ferriss Show” podcast, poses to each of his guests. They share a series of setbacks or .. more..

When life is painful or out of our control, we want bad feelings to go away as quickly as possible and our situation to change and resolve that conflict. Still, we complain about it and blame others and heal our anger. .. more..

When you think about challenging yourself, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is getting out of the comfort zone. Although no one wants to get out of their comfort zone, everyone knows that change is undoubtedly happening when you .. more..

You may find it challenging to fulfill your dreams. You already know that your future can be enjoyable, satisfying, and profitable and what needs to be done to achieve that. Therefore, why is it that when you begin to pursue your dreams, you .. more..