Author: Ground Breaking Books

Contemplate the serene Buddha, embodying a quiet, yet potent state of mindfulness. A state of being where he is fully present, undistracted by the chaos of the past or the uncertainty of the future. It is from this ancient wisdom that we unearth the key to our inner peace. Much like an unruly sea, the…

One timeless skill that’s often neglected is the art of active listening – an unappreciated strategy that can powerfully alter your relationships and professional interactions. Consider the example of Julius Caesar. His empathetic listening empowered him to not only command loyalty but also to foresee emerging threats and opportunities. He listened, observed, absorbed, and then…

One of the grandest paradoxes of life is that failure often sows the seeds of our most profound success. Lessons can be drawn from the likes of Thomas Edison and Winston Churchill, figures that stared at the face of defeat yet emerged victorious. Edison, known for his innovation, famously declared, “I have not failed. I’ve…

A most sublime virtue often overlooked in our daily hustle is Kindness. Its quiet nature belies the potent force that it carries, shaping destinies and transforming realities. Amidst the tumultuous American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln extended kindness toward the vanquished South, striving for reconciliation rather than revenge. His great character, composed of such tender virtues,…

There is an ancient but timeless concept: Panta Rhei, meaning “everything flows,” coined by the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus. He realized life’s one true constant: change. Thomas Edison, after thousands of unsuccessful attempts, finally invented the electric light bulb. Rather than viewing each trial as a failure, he embraced each change in his approach as a…