From Socrates to Goleman: Some quotes

Below are some stuff that I came across. Yes, as usual, they caught my attention…

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“ The unexamined life is not worth living… know thyself.”

Socrates, 399 BC, Ancient Greek Philosopher

“He who does not remember the past is condemned to repeat it”

George Santayana, 1905, Spanish born US Philosopher

“If we are too busy, if we are carried away every day by our projects, our uncertainty, our craving, how can we have the time to stop and look deeply into our situation?"

Thich Nhat Hanh, Contemporary Buddhist Philosopher

“Emotional Intelligence begins with this trait (self-awareness). People with a high degree of self-awareness know their weaknesses and are not afraid to talk about them…”

“Self-awareness is defined as the ability to recognize and understand one’s moods, emotions and drives, as well as their effect on others”

Daniel Goleman, 21st Century Author

Self-awareness is the foundation upon which all growth and development is built. Only when you have developed a high sense of self-awareness will you be able to free yourself from your unconscious habits and begin to rediscover the ability to make conscious choices based on the needs of the situation you face.

It is our belief that we always need to grow. In order for growth to be present, we need to know from where to start. It is like any journey. You need to know where you are going but also from where you are setting out. Not where you think you are, but where you really are!