Life Lessons

Selfishness And Selflessness: My Personal Experience

In my previous articles I went over the advantages and disadvantages of both selfishness and selflessness. In this article I will share my personal experience dealing with the extremes of selfishness and selflessness, along with the lessons I learned along the way.

When I was young, I started out as a very selfless person. I wanted to help people and be friends with everyone. The problem was, I had… Continue reading

You Can Not Help Someone That Does Not Want To Be Helped

When I was younger I loved to read comic books, play video games, and watch movies. A common theme that ran through many of the stories was that of a heroic figure who saved the day. I really liked the idea of being a hero, and as I got older I looked for situations where I could be a hero to people.

A Rude Awakening

I started out… Continue reading

Should You Strive For Perfection, Or Choose Excellence?

When trying to improve any area of your life, you may sometimes find that you have the tendency to try to be “perfect”. Some people hold the belief that if you do not go all out and try to become the best, then it is not worth the time or effort. Holding yourself to a high standard is fantastic, but there is a thin line between high standards and perfectionism… Continue reading | 3 Comments

Ideas Mean Nothing Without Action

So you have this awesome idea for something new that you just know that people would love. It could be an idea for a fantastic book (or even a whole series of books), an incredible movie, a unique and original video game, or an innovative invention that would make many people’s lives easier and better.

A Commonality All Ideas Share

Whatever your idea may be, one truth applies… Continue reading | 1 Comment

The Greatest Gift

This holiday season many gifts will be bought, wrapped, and given. The gifts you give and receive will provide varying levels of happiness and contentment, for a while at least. The greatest gift, however, can not be bought.

The greatest gift you can ever receive is the presence of good and caring people in your life that love and support you. This gift is priceless and you will feel… Continue reading