Going the extra mile

Going the extra mile

Nine times out of ten, when I start my day, I see the following set of trash cans as I arrive to the office. I keep the trash cans under my desk on the right-most side, which is exposed to the hallway so that the person who empties the trash/recycling can access them easier. Every time I see someone hasn't gone the extra one or two steps to put the bins back under my desk once emptied, amazes me. We all have jobs to do and when I…

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama

"The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.  Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.  And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."

Don’t quit—you might be closer than you think

Don’t quit—you might be closer than you think

We’ve all been there—working tirelessly toward a goal that seems just out of reach. The hours feel long, the progress feels invisible, and doubt starts to whisper in your ear: “Is this even worth it?” It’s in these moments, when the temptation to quit feels strongest, that perseverance matters most. What we often fail to realize is how close we might be to a breakthrough. Growth isn’t always linear. Sometimes, it’s hidden just beneath the surface, waiting for that one final push to burst through. The most successful…