LIVING WITH PURPOSE

On a scale from one to ten how self-centred do you think you are? What gauge does one use to measure this trait? How do you think others perceive you? Human nature contains a self-serving bias. It is impossible to be absolutely objective about anything that affects us in some way. This bias blind spot is part of our DNA. There is a phrase attributed to the former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld that goes like this: “There are known knowns; things we k

hen’s the last time you asked yourself that question? Inherent in the human psyche is the quest to journey. Human beings are not content with where we are, we always strive to go places. Indeed “Where do you want to go today” was once the title of Microsoft’s global advertising campaign. The obvious question is: Where should we be going? Which direction is the way forward? If life’s about clearly defined objectives, then what should those objectives be? The response

Do you feel like you’re in control of your life? To what extent are you the one making the decisions? How much of the way you think and behave is shaped by outside influences? One of the primary reasons for unhappiness or frustration in life is because we sense that our lives are controlled by others. This feeling goes against one of our most fundamental traits as a human being, which is the desire to be free. This is especially true in the digital age. Our lives are becoming

This morning as I dropped off my kids at school in Stamford Hill I passed by a local bakery. Because I was hungry i entered the store to buy a snack for myself. But then I changed my mind and decided instead to buy a special treat for my family in honor of Shabbat. What made me change my mind was an inspirational thought which I will share with you below. Most of us have engaged consultants for advice. Some charge substantially for their services. However some advice, often t