December 2010
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“You can gauge the limitations of a person’s life by the size of the...”
– From The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
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True Freedom
“The free man or woman is quietly confident and peaceful. Aware of both his strengths and weaknesses, he seeks self-analysis to improve himself. She is a woman of integrity, and her word is better than a signed contract. His mind is constantly filled with gratitude, appreciation, and all matter of positive thoughts. She is a leader who is prepared to take the initiative. He is a man of...
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Rework - Inspiration is Perishable
I just finished reading Rework on my back patio this afternoon (weather is unbelievable today). Great book - ultimate page turner. Its 250+ pages but very short chapters and many illustrations keep the content concise and impactful. Rather than drone on with a long review about the book and what impact it had on me, Im just going to sum it up with the short “conclusion” chapter from...
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“Genius is the ability to capture complexity with a simple vision. Simplicity is...”
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“Some people achieve their dreams and for others they always seem out of reach....”
– excerpt from The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly
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On Passion
At the risk of sounding geeky and maybe a little bit weird, Im going to write this post anyway.
I’m not the most musically inclined person. I have never pursued an instrument (though I wish I had), I have never sung in a choir, taken lessons etc…
Now, I do admit to watch American Idol when it gets down to the final 16. But, the thing that bothers me a bit about the show is that...
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“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss...”
– Michelangelo
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The Power of Thinking BIG
I just so happens that I read The Answer by John Assaraf and Murray Smith this time of the year (or at least the last two years). I just finished compiling my notations and highlights this morning and I wanted to share. This is from the chapter on “Big Thinkers.” It is essentially a summary of the common characteristics that Big Thinkers share. Hang with me, its a big lengthy but...
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“Goals are the mileposts along the road of life; purpose is the direction that...”
– From The Answer