2.47 How to Conquer Self-Doubt
“You’re not enough. You’ll never make it.” Have you ever heard that voice inside your head— the one that mocks every mistake and magnifies every [...]
Avoiding arrogance and diffidence in dealing with temptation
To believe that no wave of temptation will ever sweep us away is arrogance. To believe that we will inevitably be swept away by temptation [...]
When uncertainty causes fear Do this…
To deal with fear that arises from uncertainty, we don't need certainty; we can use curiosity. Whenever fear arises, we may not always be able [...]
How to have courage amid fear
Courage comes not from the elimination of fear but from the cultivation of a purpose bigger than fear. Whenever someone goes into a situation of [...]
How to maintain humility while also having ability
Humility is the ability to remember that our ability is not actually our ability. When people have some extraordinary ability, it is very easy for [...]
How to get the will to say no
To get the will to say no to something, focus on the thing that we are saying yes to. Whenever we have to say no [...]
How to grow in courage
When we seek to become more courageous, we may believe that we have to uproot fear from our heart. But courage doesn’t require fear to [...]
Fearless = Shameless?
When shame is used to deter people from destructive activities, it can be considered constructive and even desirable. For instance, a few decades ago, smoking [...]
Authentic = Shameless?
When we strive to be authentic by aligning with our true nature, we may face the world’s disapproval or even censure. People around us may [...]
The simple way to do something wonderful
Once an award-winning painter was asked, “How do you draw such magnificent paintings?” The painter’s reply: “One line at a time.” We often admire profusely [...]
Our lack of confidence doesn’t choke us as much as our overconfidence in our hypercritical mind
When we get an opportunity to do something challenging – something that can help develop our God-given talents – we often shrink back in apprehension. [...]