“Nothing is more exhausting than the task that’s never started.” — Gretchen Rubin Chores stink. The fact is simple but true. Yet, they are a necessary part of life to keep things clean and running. Since chores don’t do themselves, they need to be planned into the schedule. Some can be extremely time-consuming. Instead of […]
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Under-Estimation Leads to Failure
“A spark can set a whole forest on fire. Just a spark. Save it.” — Charles Bukowski Under-estimating a task, situation, or challenge can lead to being caught unprepared. When unprepared, it is hard to perform your best. This can result in unexpected failure. The easiest way to avoid this trap is to never under-estimate […]
First Impressions Are Powerful
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” — Will Rogers Impressions are important. The first impression is shown to stick and sets the tone for how someone will view you. Depending on the level of integration you’ll have with that person, an initial meeting has the potential to be followed up […]
Mastery Takes Practice
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo In an age of endless walkthrough videos, it is easier than ever to learn about a subject. Experts post to explain everything from the best way to tie your shoes to how to build a laser […]
Hope is Not a Strategy, Sort Of
“Pessimism never won any battle.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower “Hope is not a strategy” is a complex phrase. We have all had moments where we wish upon a star in hopes of a particular outcome. While this might make you feel better, it will not move you closer to your goal. That said, hope is […]
Be a Planeswalker
“Go then, there are other worlds than these.” – Stephen King, The Gunslinger The world is a wonderfully diverse place. No two people are the same as cultures, beliefs, and ways of living vary by country. Even within a single geographical area there are differing views, fashions, tastes, etc. Listening to, and understanding the foundation of, […]
There is No Wall, Just a Brick
“‘I’m gonna lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid,’ and you do that every single day, and soon you have a wall.” – Will Smith Having a grand vision is good. It helps you to place a line in the sand far ahead of you with the goal of making it there […]
Be Aware of the Digital Badge
“The honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.” – Aristotle Providing proof of accomplishments has a long history. Humans created systems to legitimize everything from land ownership, education status, and awards. Institutions award badges, trophies, medals, certificates and/or a plethora of other physical items. It makes sense this form of […]
Leave Everything Better Than You Found It
“Act the way you’d like to be and soon you’ll be the way you’d like to act.” – Bob Dylan Without maintenance, everything in life degrades. If you stop taking care of your vehicle, it will eventually stop running. Neglecting relationships will lead to their erosion. Stop being active and you will gain weight. Upkeep is required […]
It Will Never Be Like This Again
“Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them.” – Dion Boucicault Time can be a strange thing. When you are bored, seconds can drag on like hours. Conversely, if you are having fun, it zips by at blinding speed. There are two things which will always remain true about time: once it’s gone, […]