Tag Archives: Self-development
On Reminiscence and Nostalgia: Harnessing The Past
We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back. – Marthin Luther King, Jr. (1963) There are days when individuals look back to the past, recall certain events, and experience nostalgia. Aside from explicit reminders of the past e.g. visiting momentousContinue reading “On Reminiscence and Nostalgia: Harnessing The Past”
The Significance of Having A Life Purpose
What is the purpose of your life? Together with other existential questions, this could be both easy and difficult questions to answer. While some might argue that people could live their life like flowing water, it is worth noting, however, that the answer one gives to this question – hence revealing his ultimate purpose –Continue reading “The Significance of Having A Life Purpose”
Perseverance: Taking The High Road
Challenges and issues are inherent parts of humans’ daily life. However, it depends on people’s mindset and perspectives toward the problem they are facing that might determine their response and actions, and thus affect the solution and the final results. Setting up a growth mindset, even struggle could be seen as opportunities to grow andContinue reading “Perseverance: Taking The High Road”
Mind Our Own Businesses and Maintain The Courage to Continue
Recently, someone had reminded the author about a unique feature in a data analysis software which provides users with some motivational quotes from famous public figures. One of the quotes was from Winston Churchill that said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” This quote could beContinue reading “Mind Our Own Businesses and Maintain The Courage to Continue”
