Self Value

If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price. - Anonymous


But if your bid is too high nobody is interested!

Economic Democracy

Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want. - Anna Lappe


This is a perfect quote to express the difference between economic democracy and political democracy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(Other post on Ideas)

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)

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)

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)

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)