I’m not an idealist. I don’t consider myself to be an amazing therapist, writer, or human. To possess any of … More
Tag: Success
Why Success Often Leaves You Feeling Empty
They tell you to stay hungry, but what if there really isn’t any other choice? I don’t know whether you … More
The Art of Struggle: Why You Should Do Difficult Activities to Manage Your Anxiety
When left alone, anxiety becomes a monster. Obsession, ambition, and fear are always linked. The more ambitious you are, the … More
The Untraveled Road: How Killing My Dream Made Me Much Happier
Lately, I’ve been coming to terms with one of my major professional decisions. For years, I went back and forth … More
The Desire for More: Why Most Things Aren’t As Good or As Bad As They Appear and Why It Matters
We idealize success and demonize failure. People, sometimes, ask me how to stop obsessing over both, entering treatment distraught because … More
Developing Vision: How Our Fear of Introspection Prevents Us from Thriving
People often ask why they aren’t successful, wondering about the trait they’re missing, that others seemingly possess. And for most … More
Why Some People Can’t Accept Compliments: The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Examining Self-Related Evidence
Have you ever been complimented and wondered if the praise was a lie? Did you think that the feedback was … More
The Self-Made Myth: How Our Biased Thinking about Luck Reduces Empathy and Compassion
“It takes more than skill to be a champion. It takes equal parts of talent, luck, work, and nerve.” -“Fats” … More
Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals
In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More
Propelled by Trauma: The Dark Side of High Achievers
Trauma is a conquerer. It has a way of subduing one and keeping them in her captivity for a lifetime. … More