by David Brown | Feb 23, 2023 | Insight, Personal Growth |
An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself. Epictetus Holding someone else accountable for our misfortunes reflects a lack of personal...
by David Brown | Feb 21, 2023 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. Seneca Being nice and being kind are two virtues that are highly advantageous to cultivate. They both involve developing the capacity to think of others and be respectful and sensitive towards...
by David Brown | Feb 16, 2023 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
Citizenship is a behavior trait. Citizenship is more than what country you live in. It is the act of being an active member of any group or community. It entails taking responsibility for the well-being and success of that group and actively contributing to it in some...
by David Brown | Feb 14, 2023 | Insight, Journal, Leadership |
“Lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin Time is our most valuable resource; it cannot be replenished once it passes, making it one of our greatest teachers. To make the most of it, we must focus on what is important, prioritizing our tasks and ensuring...
by David Brown | Feb 9, 2023 | Insight, Journal, Personal Growth |
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary The quote by Sir Edmund Hillary is a powerful reminder that the most significant obstacle we will ever face is within ourselves. It is not the mountain we must conquer but our self-doubts, fears,...
by David Brown | Feb 7, 2023 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
It’s a dangerous thing to mistake speaking without thought for speaking the truth. Benoit Blan – Glass Onion As I watched “Glass Onion,” the Netflix version of Agatha Christie’s Hercules Poirot, the protagonist Benoit Blanc, played by...
by David Brown | Feb 2, 2023 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
“In societies where modern conditions of production prevail, life is presented as an immense accumulation of spectacles. Everything that was directly lived has receded into a representation.” Guy DeBord As I researched information for another book to write, I stumbled...
by David Brown | Jan 31, 2023 | Insight, Leadership, Personal Growth |
Leaders play an increasingly important role in instilling hope and slaying fear in today’s rapidly changing world. They are the ones who offer a vision of a better future and inspire others to believe that it is possible. In times of uncertainty, they provide...
by David Brown | Jan 26, 2023 | Insight, Journal, Leadership, Writing |
We all have a purpose. It’s up to us as individuals what we do with our lives and the freedom this gives others in return for gratitude, service or love. Imagine living your life without regrets because you know everything that was given towards achieving...
by David Brown | Jan 24, 2023 | Insight, Leadership |
When I think about being a servant leader, the first word that comes to mind is “compassion.” To me, being a servant leader means always putting others first and being compassionate towards them – even when it’s complicated. It also means the courage to stand up for...
