In Game of Thrones, Joffrey is a horrible king. He’s also very young, so he lacks experience. And as it happens, he is also an unsufferable brat. Anyone who must proclaim that they are something to everyone, is clearly grappling with their own self-doubt. Joffrey and this quote remind me of two drug dealers from the Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad world. For the most part, Gus Fring is levelheaded and never has to

It’s been said that the only thing to fear is fear itself. But that’s not easy to believe when you are facing a situation that makes you want to run and hide to avoid it. This can certainly include big life challenges that threaten your perception of safety and security, but it can also include simpler things like pursuing an important goal. At some point, fear creeps in and you suddenly feel powerless and unsure

Every now and then you may feel as if you have inadvertently stumbled onto the wrong path in life, despite your best intentions to stay on track. Maybe you find yourself stuck in a job that feels stifling or limited, and you have a nagging sense that you are meant to be doing something different. Maybe a relationship that once worked for you no longer does. Or you may even find yourself in a frustrating

Life is nothing if not unpredictable, and as much as we might try to make it flow smoothly, we are often faced with unexpected challenges that can stall our progress. Railing against the unfairness of challenges is pointless since life is going to do what it does. A more empowering approach is to change the way you view your challenges. If you typically react to challenges with an attitude of anger, frustration, and powerlessness, it

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Fake it till you make it”. But what does that mean? If you want to be rich, does that mean you spend all your savings on clothes? If you want to be thin, how do you fake it? The reason this phrase doesn’t always work is because you cannot fake the external. You can’t fake your appearance, your accomplishments, or your bank balance. However, what you can do is shift

While in the matrix, Morpheus tells Neo that he needs to free his mind and let go of all the preconceived notions he has. After they come out of the matrix, Neo notices that he has blood in his mouth and tells Morpheus that he thought it wasn’t real. Morpheus tells him that his mind makes it real. Neo then asks if you die here if you are killed in the matrix. Morpheus replies, “The

When you settle for less than you deserve, you shortchange yourself as well as the other people whose lives that you might have been able to touch in a positive way. The more blessings you will allow into your own life, the more you are able to bless the world around you. Of course, you may not feel as though you are settling for less. In fact, it might seem like you have no other

Have you ever noticed that people tend to complain more than they express gratitude? Have you noticed this within yourself? It is human nature for people to focus on the negative aspects of their lives rather than reflecting on what they are grateful for in their lives. In this post, we will explore why we tend to focus on the negatives, the benefits of gratitude, and how to practice gratitude more in your day-to-day life.