How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly. Ernest Hemingway 1899 – 1961 I was having lunch out with my daughter a few weeks ago and I observed a man at a nearby table. He was obese. There’s no polite way to say it; he was extremely overweight … [ Continue Reading ]
The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749 – 1832 Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing some suggestions for living a happier life. One of the keys to living a happy life is to be sure you’re measuring … [ Continue Reading ]
Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual. Viktor Frankl 1905 – 1997 Recently, a young doctoral student from Pakistan wrote me asking for suggestions she might use to change her attitude. … [ Continue Reading ]
What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do. John Ruskin 1819 – 1900 In my family, one of the joys of summer is a day trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. One place … [ Continue Reading ]
This week’s post is by Dr. Mani Sivasubramanian, a heart surgeon born and practicing in India. Dr. Sivasubramanian is author of the book 47 Hearts and founder of Children Heart Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children born with congenital heart defects. The book title was based on the number of … [ Continue Reading ]
You cannot be strong in the big, important things if you are weak in the little things. Ralph Martson 1955 – What’s the difference between success and failure? What separates the financially independent from those living paycheck to paycheck? What determines who is out of shape and who is physically … [ Continue Reading ]
All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. Aristotle 384 – 322 B.C. I really love this quotation from Aristotle because I believe it contains so much truth. Considering that it was written over … [ Continue Reading ]
Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 At one time in my life, I was an avid fan of American-style football. If my favorite team lost, I was disappointed and frustrated for days. I’ve … [ Continue Reading ]
It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. Often, changes happen in our lives. When these events occur, too many of us automatically assume that a specific outcome is bound to follow. In essence, we give our opinions the weight … [ Continue Reading ]
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. Theophrastus d. 278 B.C. Be honest: how often do you say “I don’t have time†in the course of a day? It’s certainly one of the phrases I hear the most. So why are we constantly short of time? If … [ Continue Reading ]