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This page contains many articles I've written over the years in pursuit of learning, reflection, and personal development.

Themes include productivity, wellbeing, teaching, defusing bullying, culture, heritage, facilitation & more.

You will find that some of these posts are originally published on LinkedIn.

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“It takes as long as it takes. Be gentle with yourself.”

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Mar 18, 20241 min read

“It takes as long as it takes. Be gentle with yourself.”

[#quotable💬] “It takes as long as it takes. Be gentle with yourself.” – Kelly Rae Roberts 💭 Healing, learning, growth… it takes as long...

“Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something.”

[#quotable💬] “Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something... and you don’t talk back.” – W. K. Hope 💡...

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“Start with the end in mind.”

[#quotable💬] “Start with the end in mind.” – Stephen R. Covey 💭 This is a good one to keep in mind at the start of a new project or...

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

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Mar 14, 20241 min read

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

[#quotable💬] “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is...

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”

[#quotable💬] “No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Robin Williams 💭#thinkwithme: It still amazes me...

“And then there will be you, proving them wrong.”

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Mar 14, 20241 min read

“And then there will be you, proving them wrong.”

[#quotable💬] “There will be haters, there will be doubters, there will be non-believers, and then there will be you, proving them...

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

A Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

[#quotable💬] “If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, even if I may not have it at the...

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

[#quotable💬] “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Sally Berger 💡 #beginning #wisdom #persistence #motivation #dedication...

“The earth has music for those who listen.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“The earth has music for those who listen.”

[#quotable💬] “The earth has music for those who listen.” – W. Shakespeare 💡 #mindfulness #harmony #beauty #appreciation #inspiredbynatu...

“Knowledge is a shining light, skills a flowing spring.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“Knowledge is a shining light, skills a flowing spring.”

[#quotable💬] “Knowledge is a shining light, skills a flowing spring.” – Uyghur Proverb 💡#personalgrowth #wisdom #improvement #skillset ...

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

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Mar 14, 20241 min read

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”

[#quotable💬] “Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki 💡 #makeithappen #action #opportunity #go...

“Don't cut what you can untie.” – Joseph Joubert

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Mar 14, 20241 min read

“Don't cut what you can untie.” – Joseph Joubert

[#quotable💬] “Don't cut what you can untie.” – Joseph Joubert 💭…adding these examples in thanks to a question prompt in the comments:...

“The list of mistakes you can never recover from is actually very short.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“The list of mistakes you can never recover from is actually very short.”

[#quotable💬] “The list of mistakes you can never recover from is actually very short.” – James Clear 💭…it’ll be even shorter if you’re...

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

A Quote by Patrick Beach

[#quotable💬] “If you keep showing up for yourself, you may find that you also get better at showing up for everyone else.” – Patrick...

“I wish to be me. So that it leaves no doubt, as to the true you.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“I wish to be me. So that it leaves no doubt, as to the true you.”

[#quotable💬] “I wish to be me. So that it leaves no doubt, as to the true you.” – Lamise 💡 #authenticity #belonging #identity #selflove...

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

If something is meant to be…

[#quotable💬] “What is yours will be yours, even if it is under two mountains. What's not for you, will not be, even if it's between your...

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“To hear the heart, quieten the mind.”

[#quotable💬] “To hear the heart, quieten the mind.” – John Hopkins 💡 #mindfulness #wisdomwithin #innerpeace #motivational #positivity #...

“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.”

[#quotable💬] “If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” 💡 #positivity #happiness #compassion #kindness #motivational...

“The difference between a flower and a weed is a judgment.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“The difference between a flower and a weed is a judgment.”

[#quotable💬] “The difference between a flower and a weed is a judgment.” 💡 #perspective #diversity #mindfulthinking #growthmindset #wis...

“A stone thrown by a friend won't hurt your head.”

Sumbella

Mar 14, 20241 min read

“A stone thrown by a friend won't hurt your head.”

[#quotable💬] “A stone thrown by a friend won't hurt your head.” – #Uyghur #Proverb 💭In fact, I find my real friends and sincere hearts...

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