The Questions Determine the Answers

Like many others, I love the video of Giannis Antetokounmpo answering the reporter’s question about failure. At that moment he is both Ares and Hera. He exhibits something akin to what is known in Buddhism as bodhicitta. His wisdom has made the rounds – there is...

The Story We Tell Ourselves

“It’s like the top of the world is right there,” was what he said on our way to school this morning. Of course, it wasn’t. We were late again, had survived another round of life-threatening I-95 driving, and were at a standstill on a road flanked by strip malls....

Ego: Friend and Foe

As a founder, or any other leader, or even just a human your ego * is your “good news, bad news.” The good news is that your ego is your best friend, biggest cheerleader, and president of your fan club. It is the thing in your head that says, “you can do it, you are...

Finding Wisdom in The Wild

There is an idea in Buddhism that says essentially, “the universe gives you everything you need.” So, if there is a lesson you need to learn – no problem, the universe has you covered and will present a situation for you to learn it.  If there is something you need to...

Plan A Didn’t Work Out, Get Over It

Successful people are adaptable. Research shows that in terms of the competencies one needs to be successful, adaptability is up there with self-confidence, emotional self-control, and inspirational leadership. Yet, so many of us dedicate significant amounts of time...