Quoted: Washington Irving on ‘Misfortune’
Washington Irving “Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.” Washington Irving At first, it may appear that this is saying misfortune is a blessing in disguise. However, more to the point, it is saying that whatever occurs is in the eye of the beholder. What we call rising […]
Where Do Breakthroughs Come From?
In a time where global economies continue to consolidate, innovation becomes more essential than ever. More than fifty years ago, the US was by far the dominant force in global trade. The world depended on our innovation. Now, other countries compete with us. While improvements are necessary, going forward, the wealthiest countries will be the […]
What Was Einstein Thinking?
“Imagination is more important than knowledge” – Albert Einstein Why would one of the smartest people in history say something so counterintuitive? We are taught to depend on knowledge. However, knowledge is based on the past. It’s what has already been discovered and what we already know. The future rests in part on that knowledge, […]
Honey Did You Take Your Implant This Year?
The implants to which I am referring have nothing to do with how you look cosmetically. There is a company called MicroChips, Inc. that has developed an experimental, implantable microchip to deliver drugs in your body. For now, the microchip is designed to replace painful shots. It is said that the microchip will have the […]
Dr. Seuss on the Importance of the Company You Keep
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss When you stand for something with integrity, it is a way of saying who you are. If you are surrounded by people who constantly want to prove your stand wrong, let […]
A Foul Smell Coming From Avon
Heads have rolled at makeup supplier Avon, Inc. The FBI and US prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives at Avon violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In 2005, while Avon was pursuing a license in China to conduct door-to-door sales, it is alleged that Avon executives bribed government officials in China as well as […]
Quoted: Hannah Arendt on Promise Keeping
“Promises are the uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable to the extent that this is humanly possible.” – Hannah Arendt A promise is a powerful way of speaking the future into existence. In other words, when you honor your word as yourself, you keep your promises. Your word becomes […]
Being True to Yourself
We live in a world where most people conduct their lives by following the leader. In fact, too often corrupt behavior is justified in an individual’s mind because they saw someone else do it. For example, Richard Nixon stated emphatically, ‘I am not a crook.’ In fact, however, he had engaged in wrong doing. Some […]
Do You Have Hidden Power?
“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.” – Joseph Chilton Pearce Being wrong is one of the deepest fears amongst the entire human race. People will give up success, happiness and love to avoid being wrong. Being wrong does one thing: it makes you look bad. It’s amazing what people […]
Hope You Did Not Make That New Year’s Resolution
Now that the traditional western New Year and the Chinese New Year has passed what’s next? Will it be another year as usual? Will you be tossed around by economic, social and political events? Some people try to add excitement to their lives by making a New Year’s resolution. However, most people never keep them. […]