"To see things in the seed, that is genius." ~ Lao Tzu My son asked me a series of questions about seeds on the "Daddy Bus" ride to school yesterday morning that got me thinking. It began with "Where do seeds at the garden store come from, Daddy?" "The kind in the little packets?" I …
Category: Observations on Life
Magical Life Lessons
Today's consideration comes to us thanks to a quarter, an HVAC register and two little boys. My sons were performing magic tricks this weekend, one of which involved the use of one of each of my son's quarters. This was not a run-of-the-mill trick, for the goal was to create a new quarter, not make …
Seeker of Truth
"Man has always sacrificed truth to his vanity, comfort and advantage. He lives... by make-believe." ~ W. Somerset Maugham, The Summing Up, 1938 I think it's safe to say that every man, woman and child on earth is a seeker of truth. Some are more passionate than others, devoting more of their life's energies to the …
Sleep your way to the top!
Arianna Huffington made an excellent case for getting more sleep in her recent TED Talk. We live in a time where sleep deprivation is seen as a symbol of male virility, a badge of leadership and proof that you are a person of worth. According to a 2008 CDC study, 29% of US adults report …
Understand your Beliefs
“There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.” ~ Frank A Clark One of my greatest daily pleasures is driving my eldest son to school. Like every five year old he is full of questions, some mundane, but others spring quite obviously from his …
The Slide and the Quicksand
"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." ~ Epictetus No matter how much you accumulate in life, you will always have less than what you don't have. Whether you long for material possessions, power, influence or insider status, at …
The Power of an Advocate
Advocates are a powerful, yet often overlooked part of a company's customer base. They will often step in where company procedures and policies fall short, defending and presenting your brand to other consumers. Advocates are willing to overlook the company's customer service shortcomings yet they'll be the first to inform you of any areas that …
The Basis of Learning
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." ~ Benjamin Franklin Some education experts claim that there are as many as seven types of learners, most agree that there are three primary types: audio learners visual learners kinesthetic learners Audio or "listening" learners are often mistakenly accused as …
Buckle up! The Parenting Adventure Begins.
"There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live." ~ John Adams I received a picture the day before yesterday of my newest niece in a car seat, on her way home for the first time in her life. Born to loving parents, I have …
You decide, and you do.
"You decide, and you do." ~ Dr. Randall S. Friese, trauma surgeon I was impressed yesterday by this quote from Dr. Friese, one of the medical personnel who dealt with the aftermath of the recent shootings in Tucson. It appeared in the lead story of the NY Times online version, "From Bloody Scene to E.R., …
Gregory Hake 