Whether you’re in a professional environment or personal sphere, seeing clearly when “shit hits the fan” will enable you make optimal decisions. You see, I don’t believe in the concept of just freaking out. As a gentleman and professional, I don’t “lose my mind,” lose my temper or go out …
Deep Connection with the Power of Eye Contact
“The eyes are the windows to your soul.” – William Shakespeare They’re also the doors. When we walk inside, we enter another’s house. We gain access to their rooms, the closets, the places where they cleanse, purify. And depending on how comfortable the host becomes with us, these rooms will …
Practical Yin-Yang for Daily Living
The above image is one of those iconic symbols all may recognize when seen. “Light and dark,” some might say. “Good and evil!” others might shout. “Ah I know what that’s about,” still others may reply, “It’s that man-woman opposites attract thing.” I’m not going to dig into an answer; …
Is Your Job Description Successful?
Question: Is your job description successful? Every employer’s answer should be, “absolutely.” Even if you feel like your worst pitch could never grab the attention of candidates you seek, fear not because: Every description that every employer has ever created, posted anywhere, at any point in time on the Internet …
A Cure for Divisiveness – Hidden in Plain Sight
Where is the best place to hide something? Directly in front of us, because we quickly assume the thing that’s missing must be far away to be considered “disappeared.” This same idea can be applied to the loaded word, “divisiveness.” This term is chock full of meaning, layers and arouses …
The Mindset That Paralyzes Your Job Interviews
Congratulations, Mill. You have a job interview! Mill sets the phone down; the company he’s always wanted to work with, since he actually thought about working not long ago, actually called him and scheduled to have him come in for a one-on-one meet with the hiring manager. No interruptions. No …
Communication: From Mere Talk to Art Form
When was the last time you had a quality, deep, mind-penetrating conversation? The kind that you and everyone else involved departed from with a sense of wonder and forethought; you actually wanted to learn more about what you talked about. Either you were heated to a point you wanted to …
When You Have to Hide Your Intelligence
Imagine this: You’re speaking to someone and because the person may feel afraid, intimidated or insecure about your ways of thought, you hold back, put on a mask and go on with the conversation. Inward, you’re suppressing. Suppressing what? – The scope of your thoughts and where you want to …
Can You Become Divergent?
The Divergent Series captured minds (and hearts) with its futuristic, apocalyptic-style scenes and the idea that people can be categorized by personality type. It’s not far off from truth. Ever hear of the Myers-Briggs or the DISC Assessment? Each attempt to give us an analysis of our temperament / personality …
Gentleman Conversation
One principle of SAGE learning states we can gain wisdom from personal experience. Sometimes this means putting the smallest detail under a microscope and examining it for meaning. Often what happens is we begin to recognize the potential in every circumstance. The inner light bulb switches on and we start …
2 Child Super Powers Adults Need to Regain
When you were young, did you know you had super powers? Choose a time when you were a kid and had to do something difficult. It could be anything. Maybe you faced a tough math problem in school or you just couldn’t figure out how something worked. For me, I …
Beware: The Guru Effect
Warning: If you’re offended by alternative viewpoints and take challenges to your paradigm personally, you’re highly encouraged to read this. It’s going to light your fire. Despite the filtered horrors we see in the media each day (you do realize they’re real events but filtered through a tiny channel, almost …
The Art of the Teacher-Student
In my journey towards self-mastery, I’ve realized a prerequisite to reaching a new level is to accept the student role. There’s a time when I have to acknowledge I don’t know something or, could dramatically improve in some area, and so the I have to sit down, shut up and …
Education is Beyond the Classroom
The education industry is the most neglected yet one of the most important. Sectors from health care to technology to the sciences receive incredible amounts of attention, resources and financial backing to evolve. So it’s no surprise to me these arenas tend to excel and these are the areas people …
The Need for Gentleman Education
Might sound like a cliche to say that our society needs more gentlemen. We do, but not for the reasons you may assume. Whenever the word “gentleman” is raised in conversation, on and off the Internet, it’s usually in reference to women. This constant connection makes one assume that men …
An Education in Warrior Mindset
Since entering the Taekwondo dojang at age 10, I realized I had a battle lust. There’s something energizing and uplifting about facing a challenger one-on-one, mental or physical, making use of physicality and energy, and the only reliance I have includes my will, instincts and skills. It’s almost euphoric and …
Disagreements & Emotions: How to Learn from Them
Disagreements can evolve you if you allow them. I met a group of seekers not long ago at a comfortable diner. Their focus, similar to mine, is on realizing personal potential and striking the deepest connection with the source of the universe. They’re lifelong learners. But just because we have …