This part of my story is the saddest of them all. My mother was an incredible human being. She chose to stay home and raise her kids. She always put family first. During the manic episode of 2023, I went to see my mother later in the evening but she didn’t answer the door. I…

As the title suggests, this article is about the idea that you can’t depend on other people. Naturally, this may come off as pessimistic and might contain some harsh truths, but it’s a message that certain people, myself included, desperately need to hear. I want to be able to rely on others and trust them,…

Always help others. There is nothing that you can do which is more important than helping others. My father taught me this and exemplified it during his life. I once walked into a retail establishment to get a picture framed. When I returned to pick it up, the gentleman behind the counter saw my name…

At the end of the day, your life is based on how you feel. If you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. This famous quote by Henry Ford highlights that your mindset determines your success or failure. Believing you can achieve a goal leads to perseverance and effort, while doubting yourself often leads to failure,…

“Life is a journey, not a destination” is an inspirational proverb, often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, meaning fulfillment comes from daily experiences, learning, and growth rather than just achieving final goals. As a matter of fact, life is all about the little things. I spent a lot of time looking for the big idea.…

“If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate,” a famous sentiment often attributed to IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, means that accelerating failure—and learning from it—is the fastest path to success. By treating mistakes as essential feedback rather than as an enemy, you iterate faster, build resilience, and gain the experience…

The only thing that people want in life is positive reinforcement, motivation and inspiration. During my career in radio sales, I had the opportunity to hire and train hundreds of sales people. And what I came to realize is that positive reinforcement is more important than a paycheck. It’s how we build children with confidence…

My father taught me about the importance of forgiveness. Its the only way to move forward with your life. We forgive not only for the other person but for ourselves. During my major manic episode of 2023, I hurt a lot of family and friends with some type of verbal harassment. But I was lucky…

Always treat people with compassion. They may be suffering from mental illness or other life challenges. My father taught me about the importance of helping others. And Anthony Robbins once said when you see a homeless person, stop, look them in the eye and talk to them. The vast majority of homeless people suffer from…

Life is a series of challenges punctuated by sporadic moments of happiness. Life is a continuous series of challenges, and it is through overcoming these obstacles—not avoiding them—that we grow, gain wisdom, and build resilience. Rather than waiting for a “perfect” time without problems, embracing these challenges as opportunities for growth allows us to find…