Self-interest is but the survival of the animal in us. Humanity only begins for man with self-surrender.
By its very nature, hard-line ideology is self-serving and self-perpetuating; its primary goal is to survive - and that precludes everything.
Greater self-esteem produces greater success, and greater success produces more high self-esteem, so it keeps on spiraling up.
Anytime I was denying my inner self, I knew absolutely nothing.
I can teach you how to respect but self-respect is self taught.
I define success as being the best, authentic me that I can be.
No matter how you define success, you will need to be resilient, empowered, authentic, and limber to get there.
Life is not a test administered by ourselves or a higher authority, and we’re not in form to learn lessons. We’re here to thrive, to celebrate being our authentic selves until it literally kills us.
True, sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between authentic anger and bullshit and that’s why the following exercise is designed to help you express your resentments with integrity, and not with demoralizing bullshit
The relational leader operates not by being known by everyone, but by authentically creating positive relationships with people around her.
You don't have to spend much time in Shanghai before you start to get all existential about the meaning of authenticity. Did you know that Shanghai is building nine satellite towns, each designed to mimic the architecture and culture of a different c...
When we make a habit of acting on the interests arising out of our authentic passions, our enthusiasm can open doors before we even realize the potential that lies beyond them.
Just having friends isn’t enough, however. Our friendships should be ones that are pleasing to God and edifying to us as well as our friends.
But that's just it; I can either focus on what I have lost, or what I have gained, and I choose the latter.
I want my kids to enjoy romance as part of the entirety of marriage, when it has been earned with commitment and hard work.
We all have an inner intuition for authenticity, for matched up internal and external truth. When we detect this, we feel immediate comfort. We know truth when we hear it.
I do not believe that to be religious in the best, authentic sense a man has to destroy his love life and mummify himself, body and soul.
I also came to understand that our authenticity (or lack thereof) is made evident by the fruit that our life is bearing.
When we are authentic, when we act out of presence and awareness, it also gives nourishment to the inner being of people around us.
For those of you who really want to give critical thought to your unique leadership style and foster genuine followership, learn from what’s out there and weave it into something meaningful and authentic.
To live a more authentic life, I’ve started studying the world’s best counterfeiters, the Central Bankers. But I can assure you, my love for you is not inflated.
