Inertia is as great a force in human development as it is in nature. Defined as the resistance of any physical object to a change in its state of motion, inertia is the reason why the "stuck" things in your life tend to stay stuck while that which is in motion tends to continue moving. …
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Levity, Leadership and Longevity
If your actions inspire others to believe in themselves, move beyond their limitations and maintain their integrity where others would sell out, you are a leader. Leaders inspire others to be more and do more, especially in times of unusual uncertainty. Some time ago I wrote about Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a failed expedition …
Technology, the Medusa of our Day?
I came across unrelated but commonly themed articles today that contained ideas worth spreading. The technological advances of our current era are transforming the way people interact. Some argue for the changes, others argue against them, but as with all human developments it behooves us to ask whether we are managing the change or if …
200th Consecutive Daily Post!
Well, my friends, it's time to celebrate! We've reached 200 consecutive daily posts together and it has been a delight sharing my observations on life with you over the last few months. I appreciate your readership and comments and I wish you the best for an exceptionally generative day! ~ Gregg
Discovering you.
I would like to share one of my favorite banjo performances with you this morning. Bela Fleck, often called the premier banjo player in the world, demonstrates the remarkable range of this delightful instrument in his performance of Bach's Violin Partita 3. Turn up your speakers or don your headphones and sit back and enjoy: …
Childhood Dreams, Humility, Happiness and Integrity
Computer science professor Dr. Randy Pausch made an incredible contribution to mankind. He worked diligently to fulfill his childhood dreams and cared deeply about those with whom he associated along the way. As if to put icing on a cake celebrating a full and generative life, Pausch went through the trouble to articulate his formula …
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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 Barefoot Boy
I found a lovely poem for you that captures the essence of my feelings on this lovely summer's morn. Take a moment, soak it in, though to all I do forewarn: by reading this it cannot miss, you'll no longer be forlorn! - Gregg The Barefoot Boy by John Greenleaf Whittier (1855) Blessings on thee, …
The Hands of the Craftsman
"In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive." - Lee Iacocca Arguably one of the greatest CEOs in American history, Lee Iacocca's 47 year career in the auto industry helped define American corporate culture. Iacocca led Ford and then Chrysler …
Gregory Hake 