Silence is not always a sign of disengagement. It's sometimes a symbol of deep reflection.
The quieter people in the room aren't refusing to contribute. They're choosing to process before reacting.
It's usually better to think without speaking than to speak without thinking.
"Down Under" by Men at Work has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. Originally released in 1981 as the second single from Business as Usual, the song became an international hit, topping the charts in multiple countries and becoming an iconic Australian anthem.
Generosity is an anti-depressant.
Depressed people were randomly assigned to give less than a penny a day to charity. Over the next 2 months, moods improved and depression declined. The more they gave, the better they felt.
Even small acts of kindness elevate mental health.
Intrinsic motivation isn't taught. It's unleashed.
Kids learn to value wealth, status & fame by observing what their parents prize. But they come to value growth, connection & contribution when they feel supported.
The heart of building character is building caring relationships.