The people you surround yourself with shape your reality. Your mindset, habits, and even opportunities are influenced by your closest circle. If you spend time with people who think small, complain, or focus on limitations, you will inevitably absorb the same outlook. Conversely, if
Most people let external forces dictate their worth—employers, clients, or societal expectations. They trade time for money and accept whatever rate the market assigns them. But real leverage begins when you decide what you’re worth and position yourself accordingly. The Problem with Hourly Thinking
Money, like success, is paradoxical—the more you chase it, the more it eludes you. This isn’t some mystical belief; it’s a fundamental principle of focus and energy. When you fixate on money as the goal, you’re reinforcing the idea that you don’t have it.
Freedom isn’t the absence of work; it’s the ability to choose work that doesn’t feel like work—because your systems, habits, and assets are doing the heavy lifting. The less you chase, the more you receive. Most people spend their lives trapped between two worlds—trying
Most people spend their lives paralysed by doubt, overthinking every decision, trapped between fear of failure and fear of regret. They chase certainty, control, and guarantees—only to find themselves stuck, unable to move forward. Søren Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism, believed that the only
Most people define success in individualistic terms—power, status, wealth. But Alfred Adler, the founder of individual psychology, believed that real success isn’t about standing above others—it’s about contributing to others. He argued that humans are wired for social belonging, and that true fulfilment comes
Most people live their lives trapped in a performance—acting in ways they believe will earn approval, success, or security. But Carl Rogers, the founder of humanistic psychology, believed that real success doesn’t come from playing a role. It comes from being fully yourself. He
Most people think of success as a destination—a prize you win after years of hard work, sacrifice, and discipline. But Abraham Maslow, the psychologist behind the famous Hierarchy of Needs, saw things differently. He believed that true success isn’t about chasing anything—it’s about becoming
Most people spend their lives chasing success without ever questioning who is doing the chasing. They pursue external validation, wealth, or status, believing these things will complete them. But according to Carl Jung, true success—the kind that feels effortless—comes not from chasing, but from
In our last post on ‘Be Successful. Do Nothing.’, we introduced a radical idea: stop chasing success, and it will come to you. This isn’t about laziness—it’s about shifting from desperation to alignment. The greatest minds in psychology and philosophy have echoed this principle
In a world obsessed with hustle culture, productivity hacks, and 5 a.m. wake-up calls, the idea of “doing nothing” feels almost sacrilegious. We are constantly sold the lie that success is the result of grinding harder, working longer, and sacrificing everything in pursuit of
I’m not a doctor. I’m not a scientist. I’m a patient—someone who experienced the slow, frustrating decline that too many men go through without realising why. My energy faded, my motivation dipped, and no matter what I did, something felt off. When I finally
“Psycho-Cybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz, first published in 1960, is a groundbreaking self-help book that combines psychology, neuroscience, and personal development principles to help individuals achieve their goals and improve their self-image. Maxwell Maltz, a plastic surgeon, wrote the book after observing that his patients’
“The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace D. Wattles, first published in 1910, is a foundational text in the New Thought and personal development movements. The book presents a unique blend of metaphysics, practical advice, and the philosophy of wealth creation. It has influenced
The Conversations with God series by Neale Donald Walsch consists of three books that explore a spiritual dialogue between the author and God. The books cover various topics, including human relationships, the nature of God, the purpose of life, and the universe’s structure. The
