Author: Ground Breaking Books

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…

Fear, it’s an instinctual response, a survival mechanism that, if left unchecked, can paralyze our progress. Throughout history, fear has been the invisible foe, the battleground for countless warriors, both physical and intellectual. Seneca wisely proclaimed, “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” He recognized fear’s crippling potential. However, fear can be a…

Our lives are often ruled by ceaseless ambitions and a constant thirst for more. Amid this pursuit, we sometimes forget to appreciate what we already possess. Let’s remind ourselves of the surprising resilience and outlook of James Stockdale, the highest-ranking naval officer to become a prisoner of war during Vietnam. Despite years of confinement and…

Sometimes, the loudest noise comes from within. It’s the voice telling you to aim higher, to push through the current challenges, and embrace the strength that resides in you. Consider Theodore Roosevelt, who despite suffering from severe asthma as a child, dedicated himself to a rigorous physical regimen, boxing, hiking, riding, and even wrestling. Roosevelt…