First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
–Epictetus, Greek Philosopher, 55 AD – 135 AD
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The Wasteland of Regret
Regret is an appalling waste of energy. It cannot be built upon; it is only good for wallowing in. —Katherine Mansfield (Image licensed by Penn Wealth) We have all had regrets in life. I look back...
Appreciating the Here and Now
Stretching our hand up to reach the stars, too often we forget the flowers at our feet. —Jeremy Bentham, 18th Century English philosopher (Image licensed by Penn Wealth)
The Three-Legged Stool
Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man. —Sir Francis Bacon (by Paul van Somer; Public Domain)
Humor Friday: Political Myopia
Damn your principles! Stick to your party. —Benjamin Disraeli, British PM (by Cornelius Jabez Hughes, 1878; Public Domain)
Whatever the Task in Front of You, Embrace It Fully
Whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do it well; whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself completely; in great aims and in small, I have always...
Go Forth and Perform the Impossible!
Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done. —Louis D. Brandeis (Image by Dan Fador, Pixabay; Free Use)
Knowledge, Built Upon the Bedrock of Integrity
Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. —Samuel Johnson (1772, by Joshua Reynolds; Public Domain)
True Now More Than Ever—This Separates You From the Crowd
Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected. —Steve Jobs (Image licensed by Penn Wealth)
Humor Friday: Bob Hope on His Golf Game
I like to play in the low 70’s. If it gets any hotter than that, I stay in the bar. —Bob Hope (Image licensed by Penn Wealth)
Be True to Yourself and Your Standards of Behavior; Do Not Compromise Your Character
Only when a person will not do some things are they capable of doing great things. —Mencius, 371-289 B.C. (Image licensed by Penn Wealth) Every time I have failed to live up to this simple rule,...
The Loyal Spark of Genius
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm. —Aldous Huxley, author, Brave New World (Image licensed by Penn Wealth)
The Rarefied Air of Clarity and Determination
How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, and resolution enough to mend them. —Benjamin Franklin (1778, by Joseph Duplessis; Public Domain)
There Are No Bold Decisions Which Do Not Require Courage to Achieve
Whatever you decide to do, you need courage. Whatever course of action you choose, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to...
Humor Friday
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research. —Steven Wright (photo by Nino Carè via Pixabay; Free Use)
Prepared or Not, Take Charge
Leadership is about taking charge and influencing others to follow your vision. It’s about going against the odds and accepting responsibility for the outcomes along the way. —Robin Crow (Image...
Our Actions Reveal Our Attributes
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. —Henri Frédéric Amiel (Image licensed...
Genius = Creativity + Application
Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind. —F. Scott Fitzgerald (Image licensed by Penn Wealth)
If You Don’t Like Where You Are Headed, Perhaps It Is Time to Pilot Your Own Ship
A ship, to run a straight course, can have but one pilot and one steering wheel. The same applies to the successful operation of a business. There cannot be a steering wheel at every seat in an...
Humor Friday
Never miss a good opportunity to be quiet. —Will Rogers (by Underwood & Underwood; Public Domain)