Kehinde Fawumi

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his ultimate goal in life, and nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. – Thomas Jefferson Our attitude defines the way we approach our world and the meaning we give to the circumstances of our lives. This, in

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other people’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They

This article is not about how to discard or bury the pain of one’s negative experiences. No! That will be shallow. My aim here to explore why you should-, and how you can better deal with the negative emotions we feel in the midst of an unpleasant circumstance. So, here’s a summary for passers-by 😉 Acknowledge the

Often, what we call “reality” is but one aspect of the Big Picture. While we may have been led to believe that our version of reality is the only or better version, there may be other versions of reality that can help us if we are open to learning from them. The joy of true

A great life is characterized by a cultivated mind, diligence in thinking original thoughts, and perception of truth. Thinking is a challenging activity, given the unending noises and activities that fill our lives. However, it is in thinking original thoughts that a man self-actualizes and purpose is discovered. A great life is not about what

I often ask people in conferences and speaking engagements: How do you make sure what you want to happen happens? For most of us, setting goals is not the key challenge we face, it is sticking to them! Most people give up on decisions few weeks after starting out with them. Essentially, we blame it

This is an excerpt from Liberty Dancehouse, a small book on personality and purpose by Kehinde Fawumi. Get a copy here Life’s greatest challenge is knowing what to do – being able to clearly define one’s purpose. Our journey in life is simpler once we have a defined purpose for living. Living through life becomes simpler,