The Stoic Career Path
We are ambitious because we think this will bring us happiness, but we make ourselves unhappy in the pursuit of our ambitions.
James's Rules for Personal and Professional Success
To perform at a high level, you need self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which includes knowing how you interact with others. Ask for feedback, and take it seriously but not personally.
Things We Wish Were True (Newsletter 004)
Just because you find something on the internet doesn't make it true.
Does Klugne Mean Something? (Newsletter 002)
Greetings friends! James Bellerjeau here.
I like words. A lot. Those of you who know me will be thinking, "
Ways To Make Life Better (Why Not?)
I believe we have the power to improve the world. In that spirit, here are ten ways to make life better by focusing on the places we live. Places and circumstances differ but humans thrive under similar conditions.
We're All Big Babies
The world exists to satisfy our needs and wants, and because of this we will loudly express our displeasure if we are left wanting.
Secret Plans
My wife and I have come to the conclusion that everyone is entertaining what we call “secret plans” all the time.
No One Said Life Is Fair
When I was growing up, my Dad had a standard response to my brothers and me whenever one of us complained about the never-ending ways that life was unfair: “No one ever said life was fair.”
Wish I Was Here
When we are doing something, anything at all, we have a near infinite number of ways to distract ourselves. We dwell on our thoughts, our mood, and our hopes and dreams.
A Bird In The Hand ...
… is worth two in the bush.
This proverb encapsulates two truths:
* We value things we can have now more than
