A couple of years watching successful people strive to become even more successful, I’ve noticed one constant truth: people will only change if they believe it serves their own best interests, as defined by their own values. That may sound cynical, but it isn’t. I’m not saying selfishness is the only motive in life. Every…
If our children see us going the extra mile just to acquire liabilities—slaying in designer outfits, chasing expensive cars, and proudly wearing other people’s labels—they’ll grow up believing that success is about appearance, not impact. They’ll think that happiness comes from Gucci, not growth. From Versace, not vision. Let’s be honest: Gucci, Versace, Givenchy—these aren’t…
