William James, sometimes called the Father of American Psychology, penned some of my favorite quotations. Today’s is certainly one of them. Questions to Ponder – How often have you experienced your second wind? – When was the last time? – What goal is important enough to work long enough to find that second wind? Action […]
Your Hopes and Dreams are Real
In this blog, I have shared quotations from William James, often called the father of American psychology, before (here is an example). Today, I share another one – this one, full of positive possibility. “Your hopes, dreams and aspirations are legitimate. They are trying to take you airborne, above the clouds and above the storms, if you only let […]
What You Do Matters
I’ve featured William James, the father of American Psychology here before (most recent, further back). Today, another powerful thought from him. I think after you read it, reflect and the questions and take the actions I suggest, you will be glad I did. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” –William James […]
Our Deepest Craving
William James has been called “the father of American Psychology.” He was a trained physician and wrote voluminously. (Interestingly enough Ralph Waldo Emerson was his Godfather). He is most known for his self-trained work in psychology and philosophy. He is widely quoted 100 years after his death, and nothing he wrote is any more quoted that the powerful quotation that […]
Leadership Wisdom from William James
William James is known as the father of American psychology and his writing and wisdom is well documented. In this week’s Powerquotes Plus, I published one of his gems. “The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” This is extremely valuable advice for us as leaders and it […]