Your Self-Worth Doesn’t Depend on External Circumstances At seventeen years old, I came incredibly close to committing suicide. I felt like a total failure and disappointment in the eyes of myself and others. After four years of struggle in high school, and enduring the physical and emotional abuse of several people, I felt like the … Read More!
Feeling Like a Failure: Lessons Learned (Author Jeff Davis)
The Truth About Failure First off, let me say that failure is a misnomer. There is no such thing as failure. There are only results. Either you win or you learn. Everything is relative and subjective, and a “failure” to one person may be a success to another. With that said, it can be easy … Read More!
Suicidal Thoughts: Dealing With & Moving Beyond Them in 2020 (Inner Strength)
Thirteen years ago, when I was seventeen years old, I was clinically depressed and suicidal. I wrote about this experience on the popular Tiny Buddha site in an article called How to Move Forward When You Feel Like Your Life Is Over – feel free to check it out if you’re interested. The article has … Read More!
You Have a Purpose in 2024: Dealing With Disappointment & Moving Past Setbacks
An Inspiring Leader Let me clear the air right now. I’m a diehard New York Giants fan. I love the Giants. I love Eli Manning. They’re my favorite football team. Eli Manning is one of my heroes. When I’m watching teams play, when I’m watching the NFL, it’s very hard for me to watch a … Read More!
Reflections on Anthony Bourdain’s Suicide: Important Leadership Insights
“Authentic leaders ask for help when they need it.” – Jeff Davis, Author Reflections on Anthony Bourdain’s Suicide When I heard of Anthony Bourdain committing suicide, I was shocked. Bourdain seemingly had it all – he was a celebrity chef, world traveler, and bestselling author. He was a well-liked man and dined with former President … Read More!
