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Friday, January 7, 2011

Safe Harbor

A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. - Grace Hopper 


Absolute safety has never fed the body or soul.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Investing in Information

True genius resides in the capacity for evaluation of uncertain, hazardous, and conflicting information. - William Churchill


or, Why I don't invest in the stock market.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Data vs. Truth

Data is not information, and confusing numbers with truth can help you make some bad decisions. - Seth Godin

Data can be fussed with, truth is unalterable.


Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Argument or Discussion?

Argument is to find out who is right,
Discussion is to find out what is right. - Unknown

Perhaps this is why there are so many arguments and so few real discussions. In a discussion you do not defend yourself just your perspective. In an argument you try to prove the other wrong.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Pound of Pluck

A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck. - James A. Garfield


Considering the circumstances of his demise perhaps he should have qualified it as "good" luck.


(Other posts on Success)

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

No Begging

Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn. - Miguel de Cervantes


There is joy in earning. Life should be about joy, not misery.


(Other posts on Life)

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Joy In Work

There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something. - Henry Ford


If you do not find joy in your work there is no amount of money which can compensate you enough.


(Other posts on Work)

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Fired With Enthusiasm

If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm. - Vince Lombardi


Or, how to build a winning team.


(Other posts on Work)

Saturday, June 26, 2010

People Create

Why do writers write? Because it isn't there. - Thomas Berger


Why do designers design?
Why do artists do art?
Why do entrepreneurs start businesses?
etc.


Why do people create? Because it gives life.


(Other posts on Life)

Friday, June 4, 2010

Chin Up

May I never miss a sunset or a rainbow because I am looking down. - Sara June Parker


Or an opportunity.


(Other posts on Opportunity)