#Peace Of Mind

Redefining Success Through Inner Peace and Integrity

Calling peace of mind “the new profit” reframes the language of business itself. Profit is typically the remainder after costs; the quote invites us to ask what we’ve been counting as “costs” and what we’ve been ignoring—sleep, relationships, nervous-system exhaustion, and the constant low-grade fear of losing status. Seen this way, peace of mind is not a luxury item you buy after success; it is a dividend paid by wise choices. The “profit” is the ability to live without constant internal litigation—no ongoing argument with yourself about whether you are living a life you respect. [...]

Peace of Mind: Success Reimagined from Within

Building on that, Wooden’s UCLA program embodied process fidelity. He famously began each season by teaching players how to put on socks and lace shoes—minutiae that prevented blisters and enabled consistency. His “Pyramid of Success” places Industriousness and Enthusiasm at the foundation and Competitive Greatness at the apex, signaling that supreme performance emerges from routine excellence. Though his teams won 10 NCAA titles (1964–1975), Wooden judged success by effort and improvement in practice. Scoreboards mattered, but character under preparation mattered more—a philosophy that made peace of mind compatible with relentless ambition. [...]

Finding Peace Through Purposeful Activity and Rest

Following a packed day, sleep emerges as a natural remedy for mental unrest. Research published in the journal Sleep Medicine (Harvey, 2002) demonstrates that insufficient or disturbed sleep often exacerbates anxiety, while healthy, sufficient rest restores emotional balance. By being “too sleepy to worry at night,” as Aikman puts it, individuals can reset their minds for the challenges of the next day. [...]

Redefining Greatness: Love, Respect, and Inner Peace

Transitioning from intimate circles to public life, Jones emphasizes the value of respect—especially from critics. Respect from adversaries or discerning observers suggests integrity and consistency, characteristics that withstand scrutiny. In literature, Abraham Lincoln is often remembered for winning over rivals through dignity and empathy (‘Team of Rivals’, Doris Kearns Goodwin, 2005). When critics, who are often the most objective, come to respect you, it signals a universal acknowledgment of your principles and contributions. [...]