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Ah, the “existential contemplations” that (can) often arise during midlife. Greg Morse argues that this phase is an opportunity for profound reflection rather than mere crisis. He explores themes of vanity and the fleeting nature of life as expressed in Ecclesiastes helps orient one towards eternal perspectives. Consider this: life’s second half is preparatory for eternity, and that it is fearing, obeying, and loving God is central to fulfilling life’s purpose.
The Hard Questions to Ask When Planning Your Strategy
We need to face facts. In business (this is an HBR article after all) as well as in life, we should be brutally honest in identifying what truly makes a business unique (and life purposeful), even if it feels uncomfortable. A good strategy is only as good as the will of leadership (i.e. You) to make the difficult inquiries into what is right and good.
Aristotle’s 11 Excellences for Living a Flourishing Life
Aristotle outlines a set of virtues or “excellences” that he believed were crucial for achieving a “flourishing or well-lived life”. His approach suggests that it involves a balance of personal virtues, practical wisdom, physical well-being, and social harmony. Sadly, he argues from the perspective that we are the foundation from which we build our lives. As Augustine stated, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” In finding our rest, we find the foundation on which to live our lives.