When the heart and mind are at peace, the path ahead is clear.

Love gives us the courage to hold space for compassion.

Lasting success comes from flow, not force.

When we have the courage to let go of fear, we rediscover the freedom to give into love.

True intelligence is not knowledge but joy in creative expression and imagination.
David Tian Ph.D. | Certified Leadership Coach & Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner

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David Tian, Ph.D., is a Brown University Certified Leadership & Performance Coach, Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner (L3), devoted husband, proud father, and former university professor — helping high-achievers master love, leadership, and life decisions by blending emotional mastery, philosophical wisdom, and evidence-based relational methods.

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The trouble is, many high achievers fall into this insidious trap of self-sabotage. You may have even noticed some of the signs starting to emerge in your life.
There is a solution to this. A way where you build trust with your inner system, and get peace as the result. But it won’t be easy.
The solution?

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It’s in Star Wars. The Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. It hides in TEDx talks, business books, and motivational podcasts.
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