It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more that is poor. Seneca c. 4 B.C. – 65 A.D. If your childhood was anything like mine, you were constantly reminded about the scarcity of money. I grew up hearing things like, “money doesn’t grow … [ Continue Reading ]
It’s not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change. Charles Darwin 1809 – 1882 Recently, I was talking with an associate about a new program he’s developing for his market. He expressed doubts about whether he’d successfully determined all the content … [ 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 ]
A stitch in time saves nine. An American Proverb In recent years, there’s been a growing debate about the health care crisis in America. Many people believe the government should guarantee some form of health insurance for everyone, and they’ve tried to enact legislation to accomplish that goal. With a … [ Continue Reading ]
Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind. Seneca 4 B.C. – 65 A.D. I generally read the newspaper comics daily. Often, I find them amusing, providing a slight diversion from the … [ Continue Reading ]
Most people don’t realize that both help and harm come from within ourselves. Instead they look to externals, mesmerized by appearances. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. I was recently working with a client, and one of her stated goals was to acquire a new Mercedes. So I asked the question, … [ Continue Reading ]
No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible. Stanislaw Lec 1909 – 1966 I rarely watch television. But recently, I was having dinner and an investigative news program came on with a truly compelling subject: the home mortgage crisis that precipitated the financial meltdown in the U.S. I wanted to … [ Continue Reading ]
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Lao-tzu c. 604 – c. 531 B.C. There are many people who ask one or more of the first five questions and even develop good answers. Yet far too many fail to achieve their goals. Why? They frequently … [ Continue Reading ]
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. Friedrich Nietzsche 1844 – 1900 In our first four questions, we covered how, who, where and what. With the last two questions, the power of the questions greatly increases. This question gives you the incentive you need to … [ Continue Reading ]
Habit, n. a shackle for the free. Ambrose Bierce 1842 – c. 1914 The next question in our series is: What should I _________________? As before, you will need to complete the question. There are actually two different ways to ask this question. The first way is obvious: what should … [ Continue Reading ]