If you wish to live an uncommon life you must be willing to develop a personal touchstone, a means of sorting through the mountain of information you encounter from day-to-day. What is true and what is not? Which are the diamonds and which are cubic zirconia?
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To Be a Pilgrim
To Be a Pilgrim by John Bunyan Who would true Valour see, Let him come hither; One here will Constant be, Come Wind, come Weather. There's no Discouragement Shall make him once Relent His first avowed Intent, To be a Pilgrim. Whoso beset him round With dismal Storys Do but themselves Confound; His Strength the …
The Art of Manliness: The Secret of Great Men
If you are a guy who wishes he were more of a gentleman, I would highly encourage you to visit The Art of Manliness, an uncommonly rich online resource that aims to "reviv[e] the lost art of manliness." I have found it to be tremendously useful in my pursuit of ongoing refinement and I must …
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Hit hard by life? Keep moving forward!
You may have seen a "Rocky" movie or two in your life and if so, you may recall Rocky's inspirational speech to his son in the 6th movie of the series, "Rocky Balboa." Rocky's son was feeling the pressure of growing up in his father's shadow in a life full of challenges. Rather than taking …
The Seer with Vision Clear
The heat wave we've been simmering under finally gave way yesterday and I couldn't help but notice a sensation of the pressure being off in a more general sense. The shift was either precipitated by or perhaps just accompanied by summer rains and a soft overcast that stayed most of the day. There is nothing …
The Middle Part: Lessons from South Park
I had the opportunity several years ago to watch an episode of the sophisticated and intelligent animated show called "South Park." It was a linguistic smorgasbord and I learned several phrases that I cannot repeat in polite company. The story line, however, tickled me. The main characters of the show are foul-mouthed children who go …
Enriching the World through a Career of Excellence
Earlier this week I started reading Sidney Poitier's Life Beyond Measure, Letters to My Great-Grandaughter and I recalled hearing Mr. Poitier's beautiful honorary Oscar acceptance speech during the 74th Annual Academy Awards. His humility, his appreciation for his fellows and his pride in his work made a lasting impression on me. Mr. Poitier is truly a class act; impressive and …
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On Music, Passion and the Power of Words
What would be said of your life if the last words you spoke or penned were your very last? Would you be as Scrooge, wishing through a bitter heart that you could go back and make amends, or would you be at peace, knowing your every syllable encouraged, inspired and blessed?
Gregory Hake 