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Unpacking the True Meaning of Living with Purpose
The heart behind your goals We hear it everywhere. Follow your purpose. Live with purpose. Find your purpose. Yet many people still whisper to themselves what does that actually mean in a real life that has bills, family, deadlines and long evenings in traffic. For most of us, purpose sounds like a big calling or a perfect career move. So we keep setting new goals and chasing the next target, hoping the feeling of purpose will finally arrive. Often it does not. We achieve mor

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The Two Dimensions of Being Human: How to Integrate Your Horizontal and Vertical Selves
In our fast-paced world, we're often caught up in the hustle of daily life, striving for professional success, and building social...

Waguthi Mahugu
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Is everything praise worthy?
Last week I was coaching a client who as a leader was having a challenge creating a balanced and supportive feedback environment for...

Waguthi Mahugu
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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Walking Towards vs. Walking Away: Love vs. Fear in the Pursuit of Success
In the journey towards personal and professional success, our motivations can often be distilled into two primary forces: walking towards...

Waguthi Mahugu
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Yes there is a difference between compassion and empathy
The comparison between compassion and empathy involves understanding their distinct qualities and how they manifest in relationships and...

Waguthi Mahugu
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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The Pursuit of Meaning and Happiness
The pursuit of meaning and happiness are two fundamental aspects of the human experience, and individuals may prioritize one over the...

Waguthi Mahugu
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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The Goldilocks Rule
The "Goldilocks Rule" is a concept often used to describe the idea of finding the optimal balance or middle ground in various aspects of...

Waguthi Mahugu
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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Why goal setting is not enough
The Power of Systems: Building the Blueprint for Success Ever set a big goal, only to find yourself struggling to make progress? It...

Waguthi Mahugu
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Safeguarding our mental and emotional wellbeing
Safeguarding our mental/emotional wellbeing starts with identifying what is in our Circle of influence and what is in our Circle of...

Waguthi Mahugu
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Embracing Growth Pains
Do you ever think about how much you've grown in the past year? It's pretty incredible, right? But guess what? Growth often comes with a...

Waguthi Mahugu
Jan 14, 20242 min read
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Stockdale Paradox
"Admiral James Stockdale once imparted a crucial piece of wisdom that's now referred to as 'The Stockdale Paradox' by Jim Collins in his...

Waguthi Mahugu
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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The Rule of the Maze
In preparing for anything worthwhile, you begin from the end. Where do you want to be? When do you want to be there? How much will it...

Waguthi Mahugu
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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Love your neighbor as yourself
Isn’t it funny? When the other fellow takes a long time to do it, he is slow, When I take a long time to do something, I am thorough....

Waguthi Mahugu
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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The Invaluable Currency of Time: A Reflection
Time, the ever-flowing river of our lives, is a concept that often eludes us until its significance is brought to the forefront of our...

Waguthi Mahugu
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Achievement and Fulfillment the same or different?
In the journey of life, two profound concepts often intertwine, creating a tapestry of experiences that shape our identity and purpose....

Waguthi Mahugu
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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Why the compass must come before the clock - Direction takes precedence above speed
The interplay between the Clock and the Compass in our lives is a profound concept worth exploring. Time's relentless flow demands our...

Waguthi Mahugu
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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Living an intentional life
An elderly carpenter wanted to retire. He told his employer that he planned to leave the house-building business and live a more...

Waguthi Mahugu
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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The Pareto Principle
In 1897, Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist, observed that 20% of pea pods in his garden produced 80% of the peas. He then applied...

Waguthi Mahugu
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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The Tale of two Seas
The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are both fed by the river Jordon and that’s where the similarities between these two seas start and...

Waguthi Mahugu
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Achievement and Fulfillment the same or different?
In the journey of life, two profound concepts often intertwine, creating a tapestry of experiences that shape our identity and purpose....

Waguthi Mahugu
Jul 22, 20232 min read
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