“It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.” —John Steinbeck, 20th Century American author and Nobel Prize winner We become what others — or we ourselves — expect of us. Imagine your … Continue reading
Nurture the relationships that nourish you. They are the best defense against loneliness. —Calm App Reflection Life’s richest nourishment rarely comes from food or fame — it comes from connection. The quiet friend who checks on you The colleague who … Continue reading
“There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.” —Morpheus, in The Matrix Our quote today — from Morpheus in The Matrix — reminds us that understanding what needs to be done is not the same as … Continue reading
Learning to ask yourself and others the right questions is useful in many ways. Using “what” before “why” is a great place to start. —Calm App Reflection Learning to ask yourself and others the right questions is a powerful skill … Continue reading
“Never make a big decision without sleeping on it.” —Martha Stewart, TV personality, entrepreneur, author, and businesswoman When faced with a big decision, it’s tempting to act impulsively. However, taking a step back and sleeping on it can be incredibly … Continue reading
“No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” —Reed Markham, University Professor & Author Today’s quote encapsulates a fundamental truth about life and personal growth. It reminds us that excellence is not a one-time … Continue reading
“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. The effect you have on other’s lives is the highest expression of your own.” —Maya Angelou, … Continue reading
“We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers.” —Carl Sagan, 20th Century American astronomer & planetary scientist As a science buff growing up and even today, Carl Sagan has always … Continue reading
“The right time was yesterday. The best time is now.” —Author Unknown Consider the good habits you admire in others. Who are the people in your world that eat right, exercise regularly, and call their mom even when it’s not her … Continue reading
What are your unique qualities and how do you honor them? —Calm App Reflection To what degree are you your own worst critic? How often do you drone on to yourself and others and see yourself as inadequate? In what … Continue reading