The Main Ingredient

Self-Esteem

Self-Confidence vs. Self-Esteem

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on March 9, 2023

A Personal Perspective: They seem similar but are radically different.

A Personal Perspective: They seem similar but are radically different.

Empathy

What I Learned About Leadership as an Adult in Cub Scouts

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on February 13, 2023

A Personal Perspective: If you want to be a successful leader in business, first become one in a non-profit organization where you have to motivate volunteers.

A Personal Perspective: If you want to be a successful leader in business, first become one in a non-profit organization where you have to motivate volunteers.

Denial

What I Learned About Moxie and Self-Belief

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on January 12, 2023

A Personal Perspective: He wanted to get into a sold-out Journey concert by claiming we had backstage passes. It worked, and I learned a lot about self-belief.

A Personal Perspective: He wanted to get into a sold-out Journey concert by claiming we had backstage passes. It worked, and I learned a lot about self-belief.

Fear

Learning to Drive, Deal with Fear, and Trust

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on December 13, 2022

A Personal Perspective: I was shaking so badly I couldn't drive, but Dad insisted that I continue.

A Personal Perspective: I was shaking so badly I couldn't drive, but Dad insisted that I continue.

Personal Perspectives

Arrested for Skipping Church

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on November 11, 2022

Personal Perspective: When you choose a path of deceit, it can quickly morph into much more malefaction than you imagined.

Personal Perspective: When you choose a path of deceit, it can quickly morph into much more malefaction than you imagined.

Personal Perspectives

My Lucky Dime

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on October 13, 2022

A Personal Perspective: I came home to alarming news, "Our house was burglarized today; they only took one thing; unfortunately, it was yours."

A Personal Perspective: I came home to alarming news, "Our house was burglarized today; they only took one thing; unfortunately, it was yours."

Personal Perspectives

"Mr. Irresistible": A Wish May Come With Unintended Consequences

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on September 6, 2022

Personal Perspective: I share a personal story about two wishes I made and how both came true, but not without some severe consequences.

Personal Perspective: I share a personal story about two wishes I made and how both came true, but not without some severe consequences.

Personal Perspectives

Don’t Allow Uncertainty to Take Its Toll

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on August 11, 2022

How do you handle the uncertainty of trying times? Here are some thoughts on what you might be doing.

How do you handle the uncertainty of trying times? Here are some thoughts on what you might be doing.

Fear

Fear Can Trigger Nostalgia. And That’s a Good Thing

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on July 12, 2022

Nostalgia can improve moods, increase social connectedness, and stimulate creative-thinking.

Nostalgia can improve moods, increase social connectedness, and stimulate creative-thinking.

Anger

What I Learned From Road Rage

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on June 10, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Road rage can easily become dangerous if you engage with the wrong driver.

A Personal Perspective: Road rage can easily become dangerous if you engage with the wrong driver.

Extroversion

Surprise: Charisma Is a Skill, Not a Gift

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on May 10, 2022

You are not born with charisma, and you can develop it at any age. Here's how.

You are not born with charisma, and you can develop it at any age. Here's how.

Attention

What's in That Fine Print You Didn't Read?

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on April 11, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Life is full of "fine print," both visible and invisible, that can come back to haunt you if you don't read it.

A Personal Perspective: Life is full of "fine print," both visible and invisible, that can come back to haunt you if you don't read it.

Personal Perspectives

The Cost of Unintended Consequences

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on March 11, 2022

It is in our nature to act right away when a problem occurs, but is it necessarily the wisest thing to do?

It is in our nature to act right away when a problem occurs, but is it necessarily the wisest thing to do?

Fear

What's the Opposite of Fear?

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on February 11, 2022

Is there an opposite of fear? There is and it's all about how you deal with it.

Is there an opposite of fear? There is and it's all about how you deal with it.

Narcissism

Confessions of a Narcissist Magnet

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on January 28, 2022

I finally figured out that I had a pattern of dating narcissists, which enabled me to liberate myself from my addiction.

I finally figured out that I had a pattern of dating narcissists, which enabled me to liberate myself from my addiction.

Mindfulness

Say Good-Bye to Future-Tripping and Negative Retrospection

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on December 16, 2021

Being actively engaged in the moment — where you are and what you are doing right now — is a great way to stay cheerful and at peace.

Being actively engaged in the moment — where you are and what you are doing right now — is a great way to stay cheerful and at peace.

Philosophy

A Restorative Secular Philosophy That’s Applicable to Everyone

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on November 10, 2021

Jesus's secular philosophy, which is distinct from his theology, offers a transformative way of judging right and wrong.

Jesus's secular philosophy, which is distinct from his theology, offers a transformative way of judging right and wrong.

Personal Perspectives

How to Keep Victimization From Defining Your Life

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on October 11, 2021

Everyone has suffered a tragedy. How you react to it will determine whether you remain a victim or become a survivor.

Everyone has suffered a tragedy. How you react to it will determine whether you remain a victim or become a survivor.

Unconscious

Are Negative Core Beliefs Wrecking Your Life?

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on September 13, 2021

Core beliefs are so powerful they can affect everything we do, yet most of us aren’t aware that they exist. Here's how to discover and change your negative deep-seated beliefs.

Core beliefs are so powerful they can affect everything we do, yet most of us aren’t aware that they exist. Here's how to discover and change your negative deep-seated beliefs.

Self-Talk

Stop Bullying Yourself and Silence Your Inner Critic

Robert Evans Wilson Jr. on August 16, 2021

The power of suggestion can turn negative self-talk into a self-fulfilling prophecy. Here's how to change your inner dialogue to a positive one.

The power of suggestion can turn negative self-talk into a self-fulfilling prophecy. Here's how to change your inner dialogue to a positive one.