Editor's Note

There are many situations in life when we feel quitting is the only option left for us. However, if you look around for a moment, your perception might change. There are people who have nothing, but still happy with what they have. There are people who struggle every day, but never complain. How to keep the courage and face every situation? How to stay on track with your goals?
 

If you set reasonable goals for yourself, stick to it and find the good in others, you would never feel like quitting, says Carrie Morgridge in her article, Feel Like Giving Up? Read her inspirational personal experience for more insights.
 
Everything you do to try to become cool will backfire because you already are cool. You were created cool and there is nothing you can do to become uncool, except try to become cool. The coolest thing you could do is be yourself. Read Alan Cohen’s article, How To Get Into The In Crowd, where he brings home a great message  - If we can love, honor, accept, and cherish ourselves right where we stand, every door that we have sought to kick down would open effortlessly before us.
 
Do you find this to be true: when you feel organized at home, it's much easier to head into work with a clear head and with the right frame of mind. Read Jeff Davidson’s article, Being Organized At Home Can Benefit Your Career for tips to foster a more organized, clutter free environment -- both at home and at work.
 
Sometimes, even high-achieving women have to fight to maintain their confidence. They have to goad themselves into declaring what they’re good at or remind themselves why they deserve a seat at the big table. They may read self-help books aimed at instilling confidence, or listen to tapes while driving. They may practice positive affirmations. They may act “as if” and try to fake it till they make it. In brief, even at the highest levels, overconfidence is rarely a major female failing. A different set of core beliefs often operate for women. To know more about that, read Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith’s article, How Women Can Overcome Resistance.
 
Why do we need personal validation by comparison? Why do we need to feel better or worthier than others?  And why can't we accept who we are, what we have accomplished, our flaws and mistakes, our failures and disappointments without the ego's need to compare and look better than others? Read Tim Connor’s article, The Perils Of Comparison for answers.
 
Apart from these articles, we also have some interesting articles on personal excellence and growth in this issue of the magazine. We hope you enjoy reading all the articles and look forward to receiving your valuable feedback.