Tokugawa Ieyasu on Coping with Challenges in Life
I have always admired Tokugawa Ieyasu. He established the Tokugawa Shogunate which went on to rule Japan in the name of the emperor for 250 years. But during his lifetime, this outcome was far from...
View ArticleThe Patience of Tokugawa Ieyasu
Tokugawa Ieyasu was famous for his patience. His patience was so great that he persisted at his goal to unite Japan until he achieved it at the age of 60. In the process, he survived all his fearsome...
View ArticleHow to Change Bad Habits – Permanence
The final stage of changing a bad habit is making sure the change is permanent. It is pointless to make that change based on willpower alone only to lapse back to your old ways when your guard is down....
View ArticleQuotes on Perseverance: The Vizier’s Choice
Piano Lesson by Amazing Podgirl When I was a little boy, I struggled with perseverance. I would begin a new project eagerly, but midway through I lost interest and gave up. One example was when I took...
View ArticleNever Give Up Never Surrender!
Luke’s Strongwoman by Official US Air Force I love Galaxy Quest, a spoof of Star Trek. As a favourite comedy of mine, it never fails to make me laugh. But despite the humour of the show, one of its...
View Article3 Visits To Ask For Help
Helping Hand by Lusi The old saying goes that no one is an island. At some point or other, we will have to ask for help because there are too many things that we cannot know. We will need to rely on...
View ArticleResolutions of the Vizier for 2012
Sun Rise by Crvdude As 2011 ends and 2012 approaches, it is a good time to reflect. Then I read Galen’s yearly ritual and retreat to her Batcave. This set me thinking. While my ritual is nothing like...
View ArticleHow to Move Mountains with Your True Heart
True Heart by Fangol There will be instances in life that require you to win over people who oppose you and gain their sincere support. It is possible to gain compliance through bribes, fear and the...
View ArticleHow to See the Silver Lining in the Clouds
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining by Siddhi When something bad happens, it can seem like the end of the world. This is likelier to be the case when we are emotionally involved in a high stakes situation....
View ArticleThe Three Pillars You Need to Overcome Any Obstacle
Getting Hit by Wikipedia “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if...
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