People like you

Tuesday November 2, 2010 #268  “Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” ~Albert Einstein I am attracted to people who are life-long learners.  People who are curious and excited by new experiences and new knowledge. ...

Success from failure

Thursday September 30, 2010 #259  “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~Truman Capote This simple but powerful truth is worth repeating over and over again:  Failure in the pursuit of worthy goals is wonderful.  Yes, failure doesn’t...

Give a bit of you

Thursday September 2, 2010 #251 “When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”  ~Maya Angelou This quote has long been one of my favorites.  Such a simple yet powerful piece of wisdom.  Every day we learn many things, but often fail to teach what we learn to others. ...

Know what you don’t know

Thursday July 22, 2010 #239  “To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.” ~Benjamin Disraeli Said in another way, it is good to know what you don’t know.  This takes curiosity, a desire to improve, and is based on...

Be a doer!

Thursday July 15, 2010 #237 “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” ~John Wooden Are you living life too safely?  Are you risk-averse?  Perhaps you’ve been hurt or let down or...

What are you reading?

Tuesday July 13, 2010 #235 “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.” ~Mark Twain Curiosity and lifelong learning are hallmarks of successful people in all walks of life, ages, industries, and cultures.  Reading good...