Author: chris

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. ~ Marcus Aurelius

The true measure of success is not what you achieve but the lives you touch along the way ~ Michael Bungay Stanier

Grief is not a problem to be solved but a process to be lived ~ Julie McFadden

Children rise to the expectations we set for them—trust them, and they will trust themselves ~ Esther Wojcicki

The moment we stop trusting, society falls apart ~ Malcolm Gladwell

Children need to feel a sense of autonomy to develop confidence and competence ~ William Stixrud

There’s no such thing as a perfect decision, only the best possible decision given the circumstances ~ Ben Horowitz

Introduction: Understanding Yourself and Others The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin explores a framework for understanding human behavior, particularly how people respond to expectations. Rubin identifies four distinct personality types—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—based on how individuals meet inner and outer expectations. By understanding your tendency, you can harness your strengths, improve relationships, and create…

One act of courage can inspire a wave of change ~ Alex and Brett Harris

Did you know that eating chocolate can help your heart, that singing can give you a natural ‘high,’ and that having more houseplants can boost your productivity and brain power? ~ Dr. Michael Mosley

Look at things as they can be, not as they are ~ David J. Schwartz

Hope is the most powerful force in the universe. With hope you can inspire nations to greatness. With hope you can raise up the downtrodden. With hope you can ease the pain of unbearable loss. Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a difference” ~ Admiral William H. McRaven

Let us all be the leaders we wish we had ~ Simon Sinek

Honesty is more than just a moral choice—it is a path to freedom ~ Sam Harris

Discipline is about teaching, not punishing ~ Philippa Perry