If you were able to take snapshot of every aspect of your life - your work, personal situation, home, family, friends, finances and your sense of self - and look at them like flashcards, what words would you use to describe them? Some aspects of your life may appear more promising than others, but no matter what the factors are, you can always stand to improve your outlook and consequently your approach to handling your life. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said: "In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility."
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Monty Roberts, Compassionate Leadership and Principles of Horsemanship
Man's conquest of the natural world has not always been achieved through gracious and entreating means. I imagine that in times of dire necessity (such as the early pioneering days or in times of war) shortcuts are perceived as being optimal versus an approach based on compassionate leadership, but in times of plenty, can these types of methods be justified?
Boston Legal, The Environment and my Trashy Habit
If you care about something, you take care of it. You go out of your way to see that it receives the necessary attention to not only survive, but prosper...If you care about the future, please return everything in better condition than you found it.
Joan of Arc on Living by Gregg Hake
Whatever your core beliefs, your life will tend to take shape according to their outline. The envelope of possiblity for your life is established by your convictions. You can't think you're way into a great life, but your fundamental beliefs do provide the platform upon which your character is built of from which your life expression proceeds. Never underestimate the value of a solid foundation.
Words to live by from Abraham Lincoln and Gregg Hake
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.”
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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Ragu brings out the Italian in you!
I work in the health and wellness industry and there is no doubt in my mind that we could benefit from this type of thinking when considering medical reform. So much of medicine focuses on a "one-size-fits-all" approach and I often wonder how much more effective our health care practitioners would be if the idea of "universality" was secondary to the idea of "variability."
My Doves
I have always loved this poem by Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888). Please take a moment out of your busy day to read it and if you're not too busy for happiness, please spend the rest of your lives giving voice to its message.
Create Perfect Harmony Without Saying A Word
TED's introductory summary to our next consideration says it best: "An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders." Key points for developing harmony in your business and family include: …
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Thank you, my friends.
Thank you for a wonderful week. I've enjoyed reading your comments and appreciate your enthusiastic determination to make a difference in the world. I leave you this evening with this passing thought: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is …
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