We often look at the people around us and what they’re doing, accomplishing, succeeding at… Then we recalibrate our actions and intentions because they “might” beat us at our game. Paul Graham’s quote is brilliant in its simplicity. If someone IS going to surpass you, why shouldn’t it be YOU? No word games here… Simple […]
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Yeah, I’m sure Michelangelo would NOT like to be called Mikey. However, his approach to discovering the beauty that is within is profound… You cannot pop out of the box, or marble for that matter, as a finished product. I used to hear Judge Judy say she’s “fully cooked” meaning that she had lived a
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe a 19th century German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic has been called one of Germany’s most celebrated artists. This quote highlights what many people struggle with…how to live the life of their dreams. You hear it in marketing, ads and slogans all the time. Yet, no one
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When you find yourself challenged to provide an explanation that will satisfy someone, remember this quote from Paulo. You can’t turn a “hater” into a fan with mere words alone. In fact, you may never turn a “hater.” But then, that’s their proverbial cross to carry. You…carry on. You know who you are. They never
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We see this all over social media, on the daily, right? People would rather put forth the “perfect” face, hair, makeup, clothing, stories so that they are “admired, envied, loved.” Little do they know that they are playing it up for nothing more than a “point in time.” Your fifteen minutes of fame… Tomorrow, there
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Thucydides, as a 5th century historian and general, would have understood this battle and what it would take to engage in the war between Sparta and Athens. The message, however old, is timeless… Whether it’s in your heart, mind or soul, whenever a battle is waging for control, your path to achieving peace begins here.
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Cannot tell you how many times I have looked back on things I wanted and didn’t get…only to find out… Dodge that bullet! At this point in my life if I DON’T get something I want, I thank God! I know that I’ve likely been spared working for someone I wouldn’t have liked; gotten a
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What do we typically say when someone makes a mistake? “Well that wasn’t too smart…” Yet we know that some mistakes turn out in our favor, right? They become good mistakes… The lessons we can learn and experiences we can now draw from would NEVER have been available to us without the “beauty” of making
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I highlighted the AND for a reason You see, there will be times in your life that you’ll want to build/cross a bridge to someone or something It’s worth it to your sanity, health and well being Then there are the OTHER times you want to burn that sucker down When it’s worth it to
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This was the classic opening to the soap opera, Days of Our Lives. It came to mind when I read this quote. As it was Memorial Day 2022 yesterday, we “remember” those who served our country in wars and in the era of Covid. (Yes, I believe those we’ve lost due to Covid, served our
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