“make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.” Client: “Dr. Tricia—I should have figured this out by now. I own a successful company. I’m smart. Why is it so hard? I feel like something is wrong with me.”

Personal discipline is a private victory. It happens behind the scenes, where no one is watching. Sometimes, no one will ever know about the decisions that foster success. The truth is, most of the super-difficult choices we make are deep on the inside. Sometimes they...

I'm going to change the world. It's a unique goal goal worth pursuing. Sometimes being the person with big ideas can be lonely though. People are viewed as a genius AFTER they have succeeded in making a large contribution. On the...