"The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune." ~ Plutarch When you come across a patch of bad luck, do you tend to blame, complain, regret, disdain or collapse in futility? If so, you are likely missing a HUGE opportunity. How you handle misfortune sows the seeds for the next …
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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 …
An Ode to my Friends on a Hot Summer’s Morn’
"I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better." ~Plutarch Sympathy is the death knell of a good friendship. Empathy, on the other hand, is a restorative balm that heals life's cuts and scrapes. Sympathy says to another "you are right to …
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Gregory Hake 