Author: Brent Marchant

Wrangling with Rivalry and Self-Deception To thine own self be true. It’s solid, sage advice we’d all be wise to heed, especially if we lose sight of it and fall prey to the perils of self-deception, something that can get us...

Celebrating the Underdog in Us All It seems like just about everybody is willing to cheer for a lovable loser. We know that these challenged individuals don’t stand a chance of coming out on top in their respective pursuits, but...

Reaffirming a Crucial Message Some things bear repeating, especially when they’re important and have been disregarded or not taken seriously. It doesn’t matter how many times or how emphatically the message has been said,...

Lessons in Idealism, Compassion and Discernment Standing out often means standing alone, especially for proponents of particular causes. Individuals who embrace this stance frequently must engage in striking,...

Love, Compassion and Selflessness   How far can one’s sense of compassion and helpfulness extend? In an age of rampant self-absorption, that’s a good question. So many individuals today are preoccupied with their own needs,...