About the Author William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker born in London to a family of modest means. The quote comes from his poem “Auguries of Innocence,” written around 1803 but not published until 1863, long after his death. This poem opens with the famous four lines before extending into a… Read More »To see a World in a Grain of Sand
About the Author Sam Harris is a writer, philosopher, neuroscientist, and podcast host born in 1967. The quote comes from Harris’s book “Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion” (2014), where he explores consciousness, meditation, and spirituality from a secular, scientific perspective. In this work, Harris draws on his own experiences with meditation as… Read More »Where you stand
About the author Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), was an American writer and illustrator who created over 60 children’s books featuring imaginative characters, playful rhymes, and moral lessons. His distinctive art style and invented words like “nerd” and “grinch” became part of our cultural vocabulary. While many attribute this quote to Dr. Seuss,… Read More »Life is pretty amazing.
About the author Nancy Holt (1938-2014) was an American artist known for her groundbreaking work in sculpture, installation art, film, and photography. Her interest in perception and natural light led her to create some of the most significant land art pieces of the 20th century. Holt expressed this thought about our connection to the stars… Read More »The moon and stars
About the author Gurwinder Bhogal is a popular writer and thinker who shares his ideas through X.com (formerly Twitter) under the handle @g_s_bhogal. His sharp observations about human psychology, cognitive biases, and personal growth have built a strong following. Bhogal often writes about mental models, decision-making, and how people can improve their thinking. The meaning… Read More »Regret is a sign of progress
About the author John P. Weiss is a storyteller whose life took many turns before he found his true calling. A former police chief with over 26 years in law enforcement, Weiss traded his badge for brushes and pens to become a full-time artist and writer. His background combines the structure and discipline of law… Read More »You’re really a couch potato
About the author Simon Sinek built his career as a leadership expert, motivational speaker and author. His career took off following his famous TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which became one of the most viewed TED talks of all time with millions of views. Sinek wrote multiple bestselling books including Start With Why,… Read More »What we really need is a section called Help Others
About the author Tony Robbins rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world’s top life coaches and motivational speakers. Born in 1960 in North Hollywood, California, Robbins grew up in a financially unstable household. His mother married multiple times, which led to a tumultuous childhood. At just 17, Robbins left home and began… Read More »Motivated by the desire to avoid pain
About the author Born in Vienna in 1905, Viktor Frankl grew from a curious medical student into one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. Before his rise to prominence, life threw him into the darkest human experience possible. As a Jewish psychiatrist during World War II, the Nazis sent him to four… Read More »Between stimulus and response, there is a space
About the author David Allen stands as one of the most respected productivity experts of our time. As the creator of the “Getting Things Done” (GTD) method, Allen changed how millions of people manage their work and lives. His background spans various careers, from karate teacher to manager at a lawn service company, giving him… Read More »Your brain is great for having ideas
