I have studied literature in leadership and spirituality and have found a common thread. The common thread is this: if you want to be successful and fulfilled you need to keep your ego in check. The ego is that part of us that is always asking: "But what about me?" or saying "Look at me!" The lesson I've found in these fields of study and in my own life is that when we focus on our ego needs we can, at best, create a temporary success. Often our ego gets in the way, creating pain and suffering. If we want to build a good life, a good company, or a good relationship, we need to take the focus off our individual need to win, to be right, or to receive the glory.

What does self-love have to do with finding the missing key to success in all areas of your life? Everything. It is safe to say that most adults today have been raised to believe that self-love is conceited and arrogant. That is just not true. Simply check out the self-help and psychology sections of your local bookstore. Self-love is about having a healthy respect for one-self and accepting your self unconditionally. It is about nurturing your mind, body and soul in order to be, do and have what you desire. Love yourself, for if you don't, how can you expect anybody else to love you? If you do not truly love yourself with all of your current qualities and flaws, and if you lack acceptance towards any part of yourself, it becomes difficult to really accelerate your success in that particular area. The reason being that at some subconscious level, issues of worthiness, issues of guilt and fear, issues of deserving the health, wealth, love and happiness will come up, and this will block you, whether you are aware of this or not.