Finding Your Life’s Purpose

There are moments when life feels like a treadmill: lots of motion, plenty of effort, and yet an unsettling sense that you’re not really going anywhere. The days blur together. Motivation flickers. Even success, when it comes, feels oddly hollow. What’s usually missing in those seasons isn’t intelligence, talent, or opportunity. It’s meaning. And meaning […]

Networking has a reputation problem. For many people, the word conjures images of forced small talk, awkward handshakes, and a thinly veiled exchange of business cards. But intentional networking is something very different. It is not about collecting contacts; it is about cultivating relationships with purpose. When done well, networking becomes one of the most […]

One of my students recently paused mid–Learning Journal entry and asked herself a question that deserves far more attention than it usually gets: “Am I setting goals, or am I merely setting vibes?” That question cuts straight to the heart of why so many intelligent, well-intentioned people feel perpetually busy, optimistic, and “motivated”—yet remain stuck […]

Ambitious, annual or multi-year goals carry an inherent paradox: they inspire us with their promise, yet they challenge us with their distance. Anyone can get excited about the first week of a new initiative. The real differentiator is the consistency that follows after the excitement has faded, when the novelty has worn off and progress […]

There is a curious phenomenon you may have witnessed in your own kitchen sink. Place a flask beneath the faucet and turn the water on to the mildest of streams — just above a trickle. The water rises slowly in the wide lower chamber… almost lazily. But when it reaches the very bottom of the […]

We tend to think of productivity as a mental game—about focus, strategy, or time management. But here’s the truth: your brain is a biological organ, and your body is the system that powers it. When your physical health suffers, so does your ability to think clearly, create effectively, and perform consistently. The link between health […]

When we talk about “team productivity,” most people imagine a group of bright-eyed professionals firing on all cylinders, effortlessly crossing off tasks while humming the company jingle. Reality check: real teams have messy schedules, competing priorities, and at least one person who thinks “urgent” is just a suggestion. But fear not—team productivity is not a […]

Conflict is as old as humanity itself. Whether between nations or within marriages, within teams or within oneself, conflict signals a clash of needs, values, desires, or fears. But conflict also offers a doorway: if handled with humility, imagination, and courage, it can lead not to defeat, but to deeper understanding, stronger relationship, and renewed […]

Empathy is often described as one of the noblest of human capacities. It is the ability to place oneself in another’s situation, to feel—at least in part—what they feel, and to respond with compassion and understanding. In our age of rapid communication and constant noise, empathy stands out as a rare and transformative skill. But […]

Let’s be honest: “boundaries” often sound like something you put around a garden to keep out nosy neighbors or rogue squirrels. But in business and in life, boundaries are less about fences and more about sanity. Without them, you end up exhausted, resentful, and—ironically—the very opposite of helpful. Why Boundaries Matter Think of boundaries as […]