From My Notebook

Sometimes instead of looking for someone else to take the lead, be the leader that is needed.

What happens when we make a mistake and there are consequences to our actions? The importance of persevering forward even when we don't get what we want.

What would it look like if Korach had had the opportunity to speak with a therapist about his views on Moshe? The importance of shifting focus from others to ourselves.

It is important to base your self-worth on your own perception rather than the perspectives of others.

Sometimes we have jewels in our hands but we mistake the jewels for worthless rocks.

Sometimes when we experience something for the second time it ends up even better and more special than the first (that is, if we allow it to be).

Even when we have a reason to be upset with someone, we can find a better reason not to be upset and instead let it go.

Pesach Sheini teaches us the importance of not giving up and continuing to try even when we think we already failed.

What can we learn from our Wifi internet connection and our desire to connect to G-d?

Receiving help from a stranger (Afterall, what's a stranger but a friend who you haven't met yet)

The importance of finding a healthy balance of passion in all of our endeavors.

The importance of really listening to what someone asks and hearing the question behind the question.

A Passover story about brotherhood and the obligation to look after each other.

Making Aliyah to the land of Israel is supposed to be a perfect experience filled only with revealed good...or is it?

What is the connection between the turn signal in a car and the spiritual diseases known as tzaras?

Discusses 4 common stressors that affect couples during the holiday season, as well as 8 strategies of a winning team.

The importance of forming good habits for the new year.

Going to the beach is fun but in order to jump over the ocean's waves your first need to make it through the danger zone.

We are supposed to remember what Amalek did to us as we left Egypt. Is G-d encouraging us to hold a grudge?

Side dishes are an important part of an elegant meal, even though they are only served, 'on the side.' What can we learn from the common side dish of cabbage salad?

Wrestlers are dedicated to training and ensuring they are strong in both body and mind. What is more important, physical strength or the will to win?

When baking hamentashen it is important not to overfill the cookies; otherwise, the filling causes the cookie to open up and the yummy filling all spills out. What can this mean for us in our everyday life?

Although having an iPhone is convenient, the emphasis should be on the we instead of the me. When we focus on ourselves as a team instead of just ourselves we start to really shine; both individually and collectively.

Sometimes it is easier to pretend to be someone else than to be your true self. The real challenge in life is to embrace your role in life and to step into yourself with all your energy.

Investment bankers work hard to assist people and companies on how to best invest their money and maximize profit. What can we learn from this profession?