When it comes to life lessons, the hardest are often the most valuable. I had two conversations yesterday that reminded me of one such lesson I learned years ago and I am pleased to share it with you today. The principle around which this lesson centers is simple and well-known, but not often heeded: cut …
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The Triumph of Things
The first two stanzas of Whitman's Song at Sunset came to mind while I walked my dogs under the trees lit by the setting sun last evening: Splendor of ended day, floating and filling me! Hour prophetic—hour resuming the past! Inflating my throat—you, divine average! You, Earth and Life, till the last ray gleams, I …
You’re Right!
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right!" ~ Henry Ford Why is it that when you are exhausted or on the verge of feeling defeated, that an motivating speech or a particularly radiant person can not only lift you out of the doldrums, but inspire you to overcome what previously stood …
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 …
Gregory Hake 