Part IV
Relationships
The Broken Community
Broken Bonds
Broken Hearts
Broken Lives
He was lonely in his job and lonely in his marriage, and he
had thought about leaving them both, but he was afraid of being alone.
The independence Myth
The Competition Block
Thin Conversations
My life is full of think conversation. I am a social
anorexic who hungers for deep connection. I am aching for some real, blissful
contact.
Families may “small talk” together, but they do not always
enjoy open and rich dialogue…another common disclosure is “ I know my parents
want me to be happy, but we have never talked about happiness.”
They all had the same job title and no idea what each other
did.
Communication breathes new life into relationship. Communication
is like oxygen to relationships
Part V: Courage
The key to success is
to go from one failure to the next without any loss of enthusiasm
Higher Learning
“Angela is a gift from heaven”
A true definition of success must embrace a profound truth
about life: There is suffering…it is also full of overcoming it. The emotional
anatomy of pain has two distinct parts: One part includes he temptation to give
up and die; the other part includes the call to wake up and live. Beyond every
pain, a higher school of learning
awaits. Every adversity can teach us something valuable if we will let it. This
is the true test of true courage.
The power of inner alchemy
Transform setbacks into lessons
Problems into opportunities
Pain into wisdom
As the saying goes, “Some people go through life; other
people grow through life.”
Part VI: Grace
Destination Addiction
Living in the Not-Now
The Cost of Impatience
Do you have the
patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain
unmoving till the right action arises by itself?
-Lao Tzu
Be still and know
Insane Busyness
If you want to make
God laugh, tell her your plans
Sometimes a plan is
good
Sometimes no plan is
good
Sometimes a new plan
is good
The Space Program
The Effort Trap
180-Degree “Less Is More” Test
Less busy; more effective:
Fewer tasks; more value
Less urgent; more wise
Less activity; more vision
Few hours; more success
Less effort; more imagination
Less struggle; more ease
Less waste; more efficiency
Less stress; more peace
Less ego; more god
Take time to reflect on how you could simplify your life and
work to enjoy greater success
The Failure of More
We enjoy a thousand material advantages over any generation,
and yet we suffer a depth of insecurity and spiritual doubt they never knew
What do you think is God’s definition of success? I was
asked
“Love.’ I said.
The Energy Crisis
“How do you manage your energy?”
“How do you manage the energy of your team?”
Sustainable Success
Many of the best
people are worn out by lunchtime
Tip 26-Inspiration
Make an inventory of everything that inspires you. List all
of the people in whose company you delight. Reflect on why they inspire you and
what they have taught you.
Make space in your calendar and spend more time with the
people you love
Part VII: Renaissance
Buddha, which means “Awakened One”
Man’s main task is to give birth to himself, to become what he
potentially is
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