Finding happiness is a universal mission. The majority of us are compelled to pursue happiness throughout our lives, searching for the objects that we think will make us happy. Unfortunately, society’s concept of happiness is deeply, inherently flawed. While most people think of happiness as the acquisition, accumulation, or achievement of objects, true happiness can never be the object of human acquisition. Instead, it must be a lifestyle in and of itself. Here is the most common misconception about happiness: “Once I achieve __________, I will finally be happy.” You …

Over years of working with individuals and organizations to help them realize their full potential, I’ve discovered that the most common roadblock to success is self-sabotage. The number one reason that people don’t achieve progressive realization of their full potential is that they undermine themselves. Before embarking on your own journey of progressive realization to find fulfillment, joy, and meaning, it’s important to understand how to avoid this widespread pitfall. There are three key ways to stop undermining yourself on your journey to self-understanding: 1. Be in the moment; 2. …