They read biographies for growth lessons — Habits are the building blocks of success. Your habits make or break you. The top 10% of any population have an uncommon set of habits that make them rise above the rest. When planning for your best future, focus on habits rather than specific circumstances. “People do not decide their…

Give yourself permission to quit — Reading is essential for a good life; it opens us to a world of knowledge, new ideas and experiences. It’s also a great way to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. “You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance,” says Confucius…

Specify when, where, and how you will achieve daily actions — Habits are the building blocks of our lives. They make up who we are and how we live. Habits are the foundation of success, but for many of us, forming and sticking to habits can be difficult. William James explains it beautifully, “All our life, so far as it has…

The right to think is a proactive and inquisitive approach to life — Everyone has the right to think, decide, form and share opinions and choose their own path. This right is sometimes tested by external influences, such as family, friends, society, and the media. …

To organise your life, tie the process to your long-term goals — Wisdom is the application of reason to our existence, and thus its logical structure must be evident in everything we do. To live an organised life, we must first know what it means to be wise. Wisdom encompasses a broader perspective on life and an understanding of the interconnectedness of…

On improving your quality of thought — It’s common knowledge that Wisdom comes with age and experience. But age, experience and understanding take time. That means Wisdom is a process. You can only improve through practice. It must be earned — it’s a lifelong pursuit. …

The mind only understands itself when it is alone — Spending time alone with your thoughts is a powerful way to gain insight, develop self-awareness, and work through difficult emotions. It can be intimidating and challenging. Some people even find it boring. Most people avoid it out of fear of facing the unknown. For some people, this can be an…

Wisdom preserves life — From the dawn of civilisation, people have sought to discover the secrets of living a life well-spent. Ancient thinkers and philosophers have left us an invaluable guide to achieving a life of balance and meaning. From the teachings of Confucius and Plato to the wisdom of the Bible, ancient teachings…

Approach life with a renewed sense of purpose — Life can quickly become too cluttered and full of internal and external noise when we don’t take a step back and assess what is truly important. Subtraction is a way of becoming more aware of our habits and what we do and don’t need to live a more fulfilling and…