The Problem-Solver’s Biggest Problem
Problem-solvers can become subconsciously addicted to seeing life as nothing but a series of problems that need solving; thus they create problems to survive.
Four Life Lessons Taught by Nature
Striving to develop our inner selves, the most amazing and valuable of life lessons can be discovered in nature when we observe the characteristics of flowers.
Forging Meaningful Connections with Others
Not just humor, but genuine happiness and positivity help make new friends and further can establish real, strong, and meaningful connections to people.
Treating Others with Compassion
Embodying compassion can reap radical goodness and happiness for others and ourselves, if we’re brave enough to face it and fight the cynical urge to run away.
Make Better Decisions With Mental-Emotional Synergy
Mental-emotional synergy begins with the choice to not think in terms of mutual exclusivity: that we must either think with our head, or act on our hearts.
Trapped in Your Head? How to Escape Your Mind
Escape the endless stream of thought, anxiety and over-thinking; that voice that continually harps upon all that is wrong in your life and bad in your world.
Regret: Harness It or Holster It, but Don’t Be Hampered By It
Should regret either be harnessed (utilized for our benefit) or holstered (put away, neglected, denied outright)? Or is the answer to find a blend of the two?
Does ‘Patience’ Become Hesitation and Reluctance?
At some point, patience will push us to a place where we realize that more is needed than simply being patient alone; we must make the Choice to do more.
If Ever There Was a Time: America and the World Cup
If ever there was a time for the expectations of a jaded modern America to be surpassed, it would be upon this monumental global stage, with we as the underdogs.
Becoming a Balance for Others: Are You a Counterweight?
Acting as a counterweight provides balance for others and contributes toward our collective happiness by helping establish emotional order, rhythm and harmony.
Inner Peace: the Waves and the Tides
The concept of “inner peace” is a misunderstood, distant and unfamiliar state of mind that can be achieved by practicing compassion and nurturing happiness.
Aspiration-Branding and “Résuméing” your Personal Brand
By aspiration-branding, you’ll soon realize how truth, transparency and “résuméing” your personal brand have set your efforts miles ahead of your competition.
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Welcome to my Self-Improvement and Personal Development blog. I'm Dave Ursillo, a writer, author and self-described "Renegade." If you want to live a happier, more successful and more balanced life, my writing is for you.
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The Problem-Solver’s Biggest Problem
Problem-solvers can become subconsciously addicted to seeing life as nothing but a series of problems that need solving; thus they create problems to survive.
Four Life Lessons Taught by Nature
Striving to develop our inner selves, the most amazing and valuable of life lessons can be discovered in nature when we observe the characteristics of flowers.
Forging Meaningful Connections with Others
Not just humor, but genuine happiness and positivity help make new friends and further can establish real, strong, and meaningful connections to people.
Treating Others with Compassion
Embodying compassion can reap radical goodness and happiness for others and ourselves, if we're brave enough to face it and fight the cynical urge to run away.