Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. Buddha The following story has been around for some time, but it contains a very valuable lesson that I believe is worth sharing. (All … [ Continue Reading ]
Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they claim to be absolutely equal. Aristotle 384 B.C. – 322 B.C. Do you work in an office where morale is low? Is your home life … [ Continue Reading ]
Many receive advice, few profit by it. Publilius Syrus 1st Century B.C. Human nature is a funny thing. When we discover a new truth or helpful habit, we can become too enthusiastic about sharing our new-found wisdom with others. We’ve all encountered this behavior: the reformed drinker who suddenly wants … [ Continue Reading ]
The best executive is the one who has the sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. Theodore Roosevelt 1858 – 1919 Do you want to be a better manager, parent or relationship … [ Continue Reading ]
Things themselves don’t hurt or hinder us. It is our attitudes and reactions that give us trouble. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. Have you ever had one of those days when it seems like anyone or anything can get under your skin and put you in a foul mood? Recently, … [ Continue Reading ]
Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he could be, and he will become what he should be. Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803 – 1852 A few years ago, I went to my primary care physician for an annual check-up. My … [ Continue Reading ]
Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is. Publilius Syrus 1st Century B.C. I’m sure you’ve known people who are very uncomfortable with silence: they constantly talk even when they have nothing worth saying. At the other end of the spectrum are people who … [ Continue Reading ]
A “no” uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a “yes” merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. Mahatma Gandhi 1869 – 1948 On some level, we each realize that we can’t do it all; we have a limited number of hours per day and a limited … [ Continue Reading ]
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other. Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 I’m not sure where or when the word “cuckoo” became associated with doing something foolish or crazy; I think cuckoo birds are fairly smart and cunning. As proof, I offer the amazing behavior … [ Continue Reading ]
Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems. Scott Adams 1957 – Recently, my daughter introduced me to a wonderful Polish saying that many of us should take to heart. The phrase captures a wealth of wisdom in its few words: “Not … [ Continue Reading ]