Category Archives: Fulfillment

Pursuing happiness, following passions, searching for fulfillment and reward from experiences

Lessons from a Drowning Scorpion

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In a recent Facebook post, Katia Passerini shared learnings from Carl Gustav Jung’s book, The Red Book – The Page. It is a powerful and beautiful metaphor for great leaders’ selfless and unconditional giving. A Zen Master saw a drowning … Continue reading →

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On New Beginnings

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Seneca wrote, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” These new beginnings are a fresh start, new opportunities to explore and create a different future for ourselves. They are exciting and challenging times, full of dreams, potential, and … Continue reading →

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There Is No End, Only New Beginnings

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Mike Reuter

One of life’s many lessons is that everything has a beginning and, once begun, will have a natural ending, a finish line. John Maxwell suggests a new way of looking at endings. It is a change of mindset, one not … Continue reading →

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On Living Life as a Paradise

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Leo Buscaglia wrote, “Life is a paradise for those who love many things with a passion.” To love many things with a passion is to live life to its fullest. It is to embrace all that the world has to … Continue reading →

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On the Power and Value of a Leader’s Conviction

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Conviction is one of the most important qualities that great leaders possess. It is the unwavering belief in one’s ideas, values, and vision that enables leaders to inspire and motivate others to follow them. Nelson Mandela said, “I learned that … Continue reading →

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Happiness Is a Choice

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Just as William Jennings Bryan said, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved,” so, also, can it be … Continue reading →

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On Unconditional Love

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross said, “The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which is not only for others but ourselves as well.” Oscar Wilde wrote, “To give and not expect return, that is what lies at the … Continue reading →

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Words from the Ninety-Five Year Old You… to You Now

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In his New Year post, Larry Center shared an article by Marshall Goldsmith in Fast Company magazine in February, 2004. It is an inspirational learning and reminder of how to live a purposeful and meaningful life. I encourage you to … Continue reading →

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On Being Relentless

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Mike Reuter

Patience, perseverance, tenacity, resolution… the beautiful forces and boldness of mindset that moves you forward in your pursuit of your life’s purpose, meaning and goals. You realize that, at times, things don’t come quickly and easily. You know that you … Continue reading →

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Living Your Story

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Mike Reuter

John Maxwell said, “It’s easier to tell a story than to live a story. Most people go through life just telling a story…. To tell a story is to be in the second or third person. To live a story … Continue reading →

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