For those who prefer to think rather than be told, weekly messages crafted to spur thought, broaden perspective, and foster growth.
Be prepared to reexamine your views on subjects like hypocrisy, generosity, fear, forgiveness, sex, faith, and any other area warranting sincere reflection.
Founder, Purpose Tea
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Founder, curiate
Richard crafts a rare combination of gentle, purposeful, meaningful, and incisive thought within each of these pages. I'm left not only with different ways of looking at things, but with means to be a better me.
COO, Blount Fine Foods
Richard’s subject matter and writing style are the perfect combination to provoke and inspire new ways of thinking. I encourage you to read 52 Steps Forward so you can become similarly inspired.
Stating the Case It is simple. Mentorship enables growth you cannot achieve alone. Once you recognize its value, you find it is only appropriate for two “select” groups: those who want more out of life and those who want to give more to life. The Association for Talent Development defines mentoring as a reciprocal relationship helping (i) mentees develop confidence
Our Natural Tendency Scarcity and abundance are present in every situation; our perspective decides which prevails. I feel like the country and western singer who introduces his next song by mentioning he sees a lot of himself in it and “you might too.” Fortunately, it is an upbeat tune with a hopeful ending. Life encourages an inclination towards scarcity. While
Ahh, if we could stop at peace and joy, what a wonderful world it would be. Not really; we are made for more. Our moms were right; each of us possesses a unique talent meant to be used. For these reasons, a fulfilling life requires accomplishment – the ambition to do something accompanied by the effort necessary to bring it
Components Joy is not a state of happiness but a condition like peace that exists independent of circumstances. Joy is a conscious decision supported by gratitude and attitude. To begin with, everyone reading this post on their electronic device over the internet can be grateful their physiological and safety needs from Maslow’s Hierarchy are met. We may have greater material
A fulfilling life starts with peace, a sense of calmness permeating your being that overcomes circumstances and distractions. Absent peace, it is more difficult to experience joy fully or obtain accomplishment. Peace may be present, but it is not toes in warm sand listening to the crashing waves or soaking in the majestic scenery from the mountaintop. Nor is peace
After five months, it is past time to explain the subject of the 52 Steps Forward blog – pursuing a fulfilling life. This omission became evident when a faithful reader, colleague, and friend revised his LinkedIn profile to add he is pursuing a meaningful life. I chided him about his word choice, and he pointed out I had not told
Stating the Case It is simple. Mentorship enables growth you
Susan O’Brien
Founder, Hail Merry