It all changed when I realized I'm not the only one on the planet who's scared. Everyone else is, too. read more

It all changed when I realized I'm not the only one on the planet who's scared. Everyone else is, too. I started asking people, "Are you scared, too?" "You bet your sweet life I am." "Aha, so that's the way it is for you, too." We were all in the same boat. That's probably what is so effective at our workshops. When I ask, "Who else feels like this?" the whole room of hands goes up. People realize they are not the only one who feels that way.

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.

Knute Rockne liked bad loser. He said good losers lose too often.

Knute Rockne liked bad loser. He said good losers lose too often.

Just vengeance does not call for punishment.

Just vengeance does not call for punishment.

Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have read more

Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.

Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.

Grab the broom of anger and drive off the beast of fear.

To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.

To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.

Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.

Anxiety is the hand maiden of creativity.

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified read more

Is suffering so very serious? I have come to doubt it. It may be quite childish, a sort of undignified pastime -- I'm referring to the kind of suffering a man inflicts on a woman or a woman on a man. It's extremely painful. I agree that it's hardly bearable. But I very much fear that this sort of pain deserves no consideration at all. It's no more worthy of respect than old age or illness.