Fear is sharp-sighted and can see things underground, and much more in the skies. Miguel de Cervantes 1547 – 1616 I read certain comic strips on a regular basis. Many days they’re funny, but sometimes, they also contain unbelievable wisdom. A Luann strip from several years ago fit in the … [ Continue Reading ]
Today’s Lesson is from guest contributor Clara Leiu’s new book, Learn, Create, and Teach — A Guide to Building a Creative Life and is printed with permission. The book was written for the artist community, but the lessons are universal truths that can help most people. I can do anything … [ Continue Reading ]
Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 What will be your greatest achievement in life? Take a moment and think about all the potential and possible answers, all the things you could do. Reflect … [ Continue Reading ]
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt 1858 – 1919 I was recently working with a businesswoman in the New Orleans area; she’s … [ Continue Reading ]
To him who is in fear everything rustles. Sophocles c. 495 – 406 B.C. Sian Beilock and Thomas Carr, psychologists who specialize in studying how stress affects performance, recently reported on an experiment involving college students taking math exams. When the students were told the exam was just for practice, … [ Continue Reading ]
It is much better to die of hunger unhindered by grief and fear than to live affluently beset with worry, dread, suspicion and unchecked desire. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. In response to last week’s lesson (Getting or Giving) I received an email from a reader in Australia. The letter … [ Continue Reading ]