Thriving In A Chaotic World

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘When we aspire toward intimacy with what matters to us, we overcome alienation and disconnection and feel more at home in the world.’

‘Working on concrete tasks with objective and measurable results is a source of deep satisfaction and helps to keep us humble and grounded.’

‘By building multiple rooms in your identity house, you become less fragile, gain resilience, and bolster yourself against setbacks.’

‘It is important that your goals align with your values.’

‘Worry less about heroic days and more about creating a heroic body of work.’

‘Show up every day and give what you’ve got.’

‘Whenever possible, keep it simple and be wary of hiding behind complexity.’

‘You don’t need to feel good to get going; you need to get going to give yourself a chance to feel good.’

‘The more stress in your life, the more you should try to offset it with rest.’

‘Rest and renewal do not come at the expense of your primary pursuit; they are integral parts of your primary pursuit and your commitment to excellence.’

‘Never prejudge performance.’

Source:

Brad Stulberg (2026). The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World

When Doubt Creeps In

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

Ask yourself, ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’

‘Don’t think about what you can’t do. Figure out what you can do. Then do it to the best of your ability.’

‘People often ask me how I have the nerve to make cold calls. First, I’m naturally curious, so I genuinely want to learn from other people. Second, people love to be asked about what they do and, generally, are eager to tell their stories.’

‘I was learning. Every day. That is how you stay fresh and motivated. Always be learning. An important lesson, for sure.’

‘You can do this, I said to myself. You’re smart. You can figure it out. And you can help people by helping them enjoy water.’

‘I’ve figured out a lot of stuff in my life. I can figure this out. And if it turns out I can’t, at least I can put this idea out there, that you can enjoy things that don’t taste sweet.’

‘… Sometimes, if you think too much about the end, you will never get past the beginning.’

‘It’s okay to admit that you have a problem or that you have no idea what you’re doing.’

‘It’s really important to bring your personal story into the brand identity. People associate the brand with a human being and that person’s story. It adds tremendous meaning and value to them.’

‘You have to have a good sense of your own strongest skills and also be willing to acknowledge where you fall a little short.’

‘Minimize risks. Always.’

Source:

Kara Goldin (2020). Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts + Doubters