"When a man fails in life he usually says, “I am as God made me.” When he succeeds he proudly proclaims himself a “self-made man.” Man is placed into this world not as a finality,—but as a possibility. Man’s greatest enemy is,—himself. Man in his weakness is the creature of circumstances; man in his strength …
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Light through the Keyhole
Summer Sun by Robert Louis Stevenson Great is the sun, and wide he goes Through empty heaven with repose; And in the blue and glowing days More thick than rain he showers his rays. Though closer still the blinds we pull To keep the shady parlour cool, Yet he will find a chink or two …
Attitude and Character
"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character." ~ Albert Einstein Character flaws don't just happen. They are formed over time like stalactites in a cave. They are rigid, yet ultimately fragile and they invariably complicate the passage from this moment to the next. Character flaws are not a necessity, only an unfortunate side-effect of careless …
You are Phenomenal!
I read an interesting article by Dr. Walter Jacobson, M.D. in the Huffington Post yesterday evening. Entitled "How to Succeed in Business by Spiritually Trying," the article points out that the subconscious mind in many people is programmed to self-sabotage, despite the conscious mind's best efforts to take steps that lead to self-improvement. Dr. Jacobson …
Tyrannosaurus Debt
My sons and I were enjoying a few of the Schoolhouse Rock animated educational motion films yesterday and we came across one that I hadn't heard during my cartoon watching years as it was one of the later releases of the series. Entitled "Tyrannosaurus Debt," this episode focused on the catastrophic consequences of fiscal irresponsibility, …
Truth and Reason
"I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way." ~ Thomas Jefferson Every man, woman and child is called to make acquaintance with truth while navigating the river of life. Some scarcely have the opportunity …
The End of Disbelief
In every creative endeavor there is moment just before the victorious culmination where you are called to rise up out of the old state and into the new state. It is the moment, you could say, where you finally release all disbelief that the new state is actually achievable. The niggling doubts that we as …
Effective Follow Up
Yesterday we examined the importance of effective follow up in the living of life. Today I would like to examine specific steps that can make you more efficient in all that you do. The art of superb follow up begins with the ability to “tie down” the critical information gathered or next steps garnered after …
Tying It Down
One of the biggest sources of wasted effort lies neither in poor preparation nor bungled execution, but in the failure to follow up. I have watched many good efforts turn to naught for lack of seeing the process all the way through, either deliberately or by accident. It is quite sad when it happens, especially …
Sprezzatura
I remember the first time I entered a large stadium for a sporting event as if it were yesterday. Walking down the interior corridor after passing the concession stands, the smell of nachos, popcorn and hot dogs mixed with earthy air made thick by the countless gallons of beer and packs of cigarettes consumed by …
Gregory Hake 