Tag Archives: self-reliant

Find Yourself by Socrates

Emerson and Self-Reliance

Are you interested in self-reliance and self-sufficiency? Well then, let me introduce you Ralph Waldo Emerson. If you haven’t heard of Mr. Emerson yet, then you’re in for a real treat. You see, Ralph Waldo Emerson is considered by many to be the father of the modern self-reliance and self-sufficiency…

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CHANCE by Sophocles

Why is Self-Reliance Important?

What do the words “self-reliant” mean to you? What sort of image do these words conjure up in your mind? If you’re like most people, you probably see someone living life on their own terms. They are independent. They are self-sufficient. You probably see them growing their own fruits and…

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Helping People by Abraham Lincoln

Who’s In Control?

One of my favorite television shows of all time is Star Trek. Now, I’m not talking about Star Trek: The Next Generation or Deep Space Nine or Voyager. I’m certainly not talking about the reboot of the franchise and those awful movies set in an alternate timeline. No, I’m talking…

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You're All You've Got by Janis Joplin

The Dependency Habit

Maybe you’ve recently become aware that you might be not as self-reliant as you’d like. If you have, you’re probably wondering how you become less reliant on you own knowledge and skills and more reliant on the knowledge and skills of others. The short answer is that you’ve allowed yourself…

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Mind Integrity by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thoreau and Self-Reliance

Do you consider yourself self-reliant? Maybe you want to become more self-reliant? Do you like the idea of living life on your own terms? Does the idea of being dependent on someone or something disturb you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re someone who needs…

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