The Second Mountain
You must continually reevaluate what is most true for you and then take complete ownership of aligning your life with it. Anything less and you will feel chronically off. Your romantic partner will not be able to fully trust you, and the world will sense that you are living out of step with your own personal integrity. This means you must remove as
... See moreJohn Wineland • From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World
That’s what commitments are—alternatives to self-obsession. Commitments free us to dedicate ourselves to something bigger than ourselves—to something beyond our shells. The French philosopher Jacques Maritain said that the meaning of life is “self-mastery for the purpose of self-giving.” This is the challenge of growing up—to turn the corner from s... See more
Pete Davis • Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing
Don’t underestimate the power of vision and direction. These are irresistible forces, able to transform what might appear to be unconquerable obstacles into traversable pathways and expanding opportunities. Strengthen the individual. Start with yourself. Take care with yourself. Define who you are. Refine your personality. Choose your destination a... See more