I was recently asked by a friend which types of books one should read during a depression. Before I could say “Self-help”, he said he was asking which types of fiction books one should read. I saw what he meant. Unfortunately, much fiction is morose in nature. Let’s start with the big names in […]
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5 tips to help you stop Worrying
Like many people, I’ve had years of my life where I was a chronic worrier. Looking back, all that worrying didn’t help me a bit, and almost always made things worse! So today, here’s five suggestions on how to make sure you don’t fall into Worry’s grasp . . . 1.Most of the things […]
My book signing at the L.A. Times Festival of Books!
I recently had the pleasure of attending the L.A. Times Festival of Books, both as a supervisor of the event and a book-signing author. Having seen the event from both perspectives, I’d like to share some of my impressions. I’m happy to say that it is a first-class affair for authors and readers, all around. […]
Chasing 300: Lessons learned while striving for a goal
I was recently reminded of two valuable lessons about life. I thought I’d lead into them with a little story about my recent quest to reach a goal. I’ve always enjoyed lifting weights, but it wasn’t until last year that someone mentioned to me that he was in the “300 Club”. This is an […]
“Sufficient to the day is the evil thereof”
Life gives us no shortage of things to worry about. However, learning how to manage one’s worries is a crucial step in achieving a happier life — and in achieving success. So how to go about doing this? For me, worrying was a way of life for many years. I puzzled over how it could […]
“He who waits for certainty never wins”
For many years, I waited for certainty before taking any action. I abhorred taking risks, and made every effort to make life as predictable and certain as possible. It seemed like a good strategy, only it had two major flaws: One, life can never be predictable; and two, if you don’t take risks you will […]
The Five Steps to Overcoming Depression
Depression is not something we overcome in a day, or even in a week or month. Nonetheless, depression is indeed something that can be beaten. While there are books (including mine) that talk about the different aspects connected with depression, the formula for becoming a happier person can be boiled down to five steps. Here, […]
A Christmas Message: A Note on Positivity
This morning I came into work, sat down at my desk, and inexplicably had a brief flashback to the person I was five years ago — a person who was always angry and negative. I contrasted that with the person I’ve worked hard to become: someone who looks at life optimistically and views each day, […]
More Observations on Pride
I’d like to follow up on a previous article I wrote on pride. When I mention pride, I am talking about what the Greeks called “hubris”, i.e. arrogance and an inflated sense of self-worth, which causes you to make poor decisions based on an exaggerated sense of personal dignity and ego. I consider pride a […]
On Developing Peace of Mind (Part Two)
Continuing from Part One, here are more tips and insights on developing the most crucial element for happiness: Peace of Mind. A Door to Learning Peace of mind facilitates a myriad of things, especially learning. It provides the clarity that is necessary for self-betterment. In the years of my life where I was depressed and […]