My brother-in-law gave me a great new LP from The Decemberists for Christmas and I've had a ton of fun playing it in my office. There's something about spinning vinyl in a digital world that I find irresistible but that is neither here nor there. What I really wanted to tell you about today has …
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Step up or step out of the way
There are two basic states in nature: growth and decay. The same dichotomy applies with respect to the employees of any company. They are either growing or they are decaying; there is no middle ground. In fact, "holding steady," "hanging in there" and "settling in" are naught but fancy ways of saying "I'm starting to …
Astoundingly Confounding
The health care industry is astoundingly confounding to me. As a nation, more than 75% of our health care spending is on people with chronic conditions. It is well known that chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. It is also understood that four modifiable (aka "you can do something …
Taking Ownership
No matter what industry you work in, what company you work for or what position you presently hold, you can take ownership in a way that makes your work and as a consequence, you life, more fulfilling. It is said in matters of property that "possession is 9/10ths of the law," but when it comes …
Don’t Be Discourage
Esteemed subscribers, I regularly receive wonderful words of inspiration from your fellows and every now and again have the chance to share them. This particular post came from my talented sister-in-law, Kate Porfilio. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! -Gregg Don't Be Discourage by Kate Porfilio Jazz musician, Wynton Marsalis, had …
Still Waters
A relatively new subscriber to my blog who lives in India sent me a wonderful letter the other day and a follow-up letter that included a question: Following one's heart does tend to lead one at the right place and I have understood that very well. But does nature set an environment to comfort one …
Runaway Train
There is a particular self-destructive tendency I hope to bring to light today so that you can be freed of it or any of its derivatives. When your heart and mind are properly aligned, the full force and effect of your true nature can be known. If, however, they are at odds or disoriented, your expression …
Your Purpose
I would venture to say that most people go through their lives without ever discovering their true purpose. They keep busy playing out roles in relationships, jobs and social situations, but precious few build up the courage necessary to let their true purpose find the light of day. You can be bold as a lion …
Rhythms of Life
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven..." - Ecclesiastes 3:1 If you've lived for any amount of time you've probably noticed that it is said that "timing is everything" for a good reason. Everything works out in a cycle. Those cycles are partly under our control, …
Master the Basics
Anything you undertake will have an associated set of basic principles and applications that govern that activity. Your job, as a novitiate, is to master those basics. If you are the teacher, manager or guide, your job is to provide a steady diet of the basics to those for whom you are responsible in a …
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