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Ideas Multiply When You Share Them 2007-12-06 10:01:00 "If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas." -George Bernard Shaw, Renowned Irish Author, George Bernard Shaw books//
Sharing is a difficult thing for most people to do, especially if it involves something of a creative or intellectual nature. Hoarding information and ideas is one of the most negative and detrimental traits in our society. I understand why some businesses need to protect their research and development of new products, but there is a definite down side to this strategy. The world is filled with...
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Nature Teaches More than She Preaches 2007-12-04 09:46:00 "Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier to get a spark out of a stone than a moral." -John Burroughs, American Naturalist and Essayist, John Burroughs books//
Nature has a way of reminding us of how small we are in the scope of the world. There are forces happening all around us, and we live on a dynamic and energetic planet. As Burroughs says though, nature can teach us many things about how we live, but morality is not one of its lessons. How we treat the environment may illustrate how we treat each other, but it doesn't give us any solutions on how to do things better. Some people feel very connected to nature, and perhaps if they felt...
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Have Faith in Yourself and Things Not Known 2007-12-20 10:33:00 "Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible." -Mary McLeod Bethune, American Educator and Founder of Bethune-Cookman College, Mary McLeod Bethune books//
Faith
is that hidden force that fuels motivation to do more than we think is possible. It is the belief in things unseen yet known through intuition, experience or learning. Some say faith is the fruit of hope, while others claim faith is the substance of belief. Most people think of faith in a religious context, as believing in a supreme being unseen who is also the creator of all things; however, a broader application of the term may be the belief in all things greater than oneself or ones current capacity to...
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Be Conscious of Your Treasures 2007-12-19 11:54:00 "We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." -Thornton Wilder, American Playwright and Novelist, Thornton Wilder books//
During the Holiday season, many of us will receive more gifts than we deserve, and few that we actually need. As you're opening your presents, it's important to remember that millions of elderly, homeless, abandoned or oprhaned people throughout the world will not receive material gifts or fellowship this Holiday. Instead, the joy they see around them will only serve as an unpleasant reminder of the fact that they're alone. Give thanks, therefore, for the blessings that you have both material and spiritual, but do not...
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Give the Present of Presence this Holiday 2007-12-18 13:35:00 "Your children need your presence more than your presents." -Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Minister, Jesse Jackson books//
The Holiday
s are a wonderful time of year, and it's nice to see so many people extend a spirit of giving to one another. Most adults know that special occasions are reminders to be thankful for all of the gifts one has in life, but kids view things a little differently. Kids love presents! They love to shake the boxes to try and figure out what surprise is inside, and when the moment finally arrives to validate their guesses, they rip the paper off ten times as fast as it took you to wrap it, involuntarily jump up-and-down for joy and scream with excitement...
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Community Involvement Changes the World 2007-12-17 09:15:00 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist, Margaret Mead books//
Every citizen's opinion matters, and every individual has the ability to change their world by getting involved in the things that influence it. We live in a day and time in which community involvement seems largely to be left to the retirement generation. Young adults and middle-aged people are busy socializing, starting families, climbing the corporate ladder, starting businesses and commuting to work. There are a hundred reasons why community involvement or volunteerism is not at...
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Wisdom and the Righteously Misinformed 2007-12-15 09:56:00 "A man is wise with the wisdom of his time only, and ignorant with its ignorance." -Henry David Thoreau, American Author and Philosopher, Henry David Thoreau books//
The seeds of ignorance are sown in the fields of silent judgment, and the bounty of misinformation is spread throughout a community by the righteously misinformed. Why is it that people feel so comfortable judging what they don't understand? It is alarming to think how many congregations, work groups or communities are lead astray by the small yet vocal groups of supposed shepherds (leaders) who wave the flags of fear and finger proponents of change. It is said that information is power, but my experience has shown that...
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Character Distinguishes Good from Great 2007-12-14 10:08:00 "Character
cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." -Helen Keller, American Author and Activist, Helen Keller books//
Character is what distinguishes good leaders from great leaders, average workers from top performers and trusted friends from casual acquaintances. People of high character earn the respect of others through consistency of action, commitment to excellence and faithfulness of trust. As Keller suggests, character is not built on the laurels of apathy or the musings of theory, but rather through the trials of experience and the tribulations of...
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Dont Spam the Human Network 2007-12-13 10:05:00 "We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results." -Herman Melville, 19th Century American Writer, Herman Melville books//
There is a ripple effect to every action that we take. The reverberations of what we do travel across the hidden network of human connectivity, and it's hard to know where, or upon whom, they will end. You may think that what you do doesn't help or hurt anyone else, but in reality, it does, if only in a very small way. If you think of it like a pebble being thrown into a pond, our experiences are the nodes of where the ripples intersect...
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We All Live Political Lives 2007-12-12 12:15:00 "Man is by nature a political animal." -Aristotle, Ancient Greek Philosopher, Aristotle books//
Whenever someone tells you that they are not doing something for "political" reasons, it is a sure sign that that is exactly what they are doing. We all live "political" lives, and to deny it is to deny the fact that our primal nature, as Aristotle alludes, is to think first of ourselves and, then, of others. Self-preservation spawns political or self-serving behaviors. We have a point of view based on our knowledge and experiences, and when we state our position on a specific matter, it is a political statement. Politics exist in every aspect of our lives, not just in the governmental...
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Great Leaders are Great Listeners 2007-12-11 16:54:00 "When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." -Ernest Hemingway, American Writer, Ernest Hemingway books//
Listening is the most respectful act one person can do toward another. It signifies that you value the other person's opinion, and it enhances their feelings of significance. By listening, you can better understand both what that person is trying to tell you and what he or she needs from you. Listening leads to dialogue, where each addition to the communication or conversation advances the objective of it toward a definite end. As Hemingway says, most people don't listen at all though - they simply wait for their turn to talk. This turns dialogue into...
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Merry Christmas from Thoughts On Quotes 2007-12-24 12:18:00 Merry Christmas
to all from Thoughts On Quotes
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Here's a few of my favorite Holiday quotes:
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." -Charles Dickens, English Novelist (pictured left in engraving), Charles Dickens books//
"Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart." -Washington Irving, 19th Century American Author, Washington Irving books//
"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time." -Laura Ingalls Wilder, American Author, Laura Ingalls Wilder books//
"Roses...
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Show Compassion to the Homeless 2007-12-22 23:17:00 "I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it." -Saint Thomas Aquinas, 13th Century Italian Catholic Priest and Theologian, Saint Thomas Aquinas books//
How do you feel when you see a homeless person holding a sign asking for money or food? Do you immediately assume that he is a drunk, or she is a drug addict? Do you check to see if your car doors are locked? Do you avert your eyes and hope for the light to turn green so you can drive away and get back to your normal happy life? Or, when you see this person, does something pull at your heart strings, making you wonder what lead him to this current circumstance and how you could help a little? As Aquinas says, wouldn't you...
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Patience is a Virtue, but It Isn't One of Mine 2008-03-11 16:24:00 "Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance." -Abigail Adams, The Second First Lady of the United States of America, Abigail Adams books//Patience is not one of my strengths. I want to achieve my goals and overcome obstacles quickly. I am an optimistic overachiever who believes anything is possible in life and everything is within my control. In other words, I am moderately delusional about my own capabilities, and I am a member of the 'I want it now' society.The upside to being impatient and highly motivated is that I am willing to take risks much moreso than my counterparts or co-workers. I like to try new things, and I view every obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow. I am driven to be the best at everything that I do. I am a leader and an explorer who love Read more:Virtue
Living Large - Finding Your Purpose in Life 2008-03-10 10:38:00 "The purpose of life is living. Men and women should get the most they can out of their lives." -Clarence Darrow, Famous American Lawyer and ACLU Leader,Clarence Darrow books//What is your purpose in life? State it in a concise sentence right now. I'll start. My purpose in life is: To be a great husband, father, friend and leader who makes a positive difference in the world.A purpose statement is broad yet clear. It is not a goal, strategy or objective. It is a guiding principle that provides context and focus. To put it figuratively, it is that ray of light on the horizon guiding you toward your destination.Creating a specific purpose statement for your life is like putting a car in gear. Without a clear purpose, you are stuck in park or neutral. Lack of purpose altogether is why many peo Read more:Living
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Passive-Aggressive Behaviors Destroy Relationships 2008-03-08 11:08:00 "I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve." -Robert Burns, Scottish Poet known as the Bard of Ayrshire, Robert Burns books//Passive
-aggressive behaviors destroy relationships. Whining, complaining, blaming and deflecting responsibility for every problem that arises exasperates others. Relationships
require people to take ownership over their own actions and life, so that all members can deal with each other on equal ground.Many people form passive-aggressive habits without even knowing it because their friends or loved ones are afraid to confront them or tell them the truth. No one likes to hurt a friend's feelings, but are you really doing them a favor by ignoring these types of behaviors? No. If you care about someone, you tell them the truth; otherwise, Read more:Aggressive
Top 10 Quotes about Faith in Yourself 2008-03-06 09:45:00 Faith can generally be defined as a strong belief in something that is beyond proof. Faith may also be a strong conviction or belief in something, like God, religion, doctrine or phrophecy. Faith in oneself, and the ability to achieve things not known, is the most important faith of all. If you don't believe in yourself, then it will be impossible to truly believe in anything else that you cannot see, touch, feel or physically behold.One of the things that's great about quotes is that they make you think about things bigger than yourself, but they can also help you to think about improving your own self-image, self-talk and self-confidence.Here are the Top 10 Quotes
about Faith in Yourself
:1. "Man cannot live without an enduring faith in something indestructible within him." -Franz Kafka, Read more:Faith
Reputation Comes from the Company you Keep 2008-03-04 13:41:00 "Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation." -Henry Kissinger, American Politician and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Henry Kissinger books//How important is your reputation? Most people want to be known for something good, like honesty, fairness, strength, integrity and kindness. No matter how hard you work at living a good life, it may not guarantee that your reputation is secure. I'm not saying it's right, but people tend to judge you by many things, including the company you keep.Kissinger alludes to a common perception, which is 'all politicians are liars and crooks.' Rational people know there are some politicians with integrity, and "ninety percent" is probably not an accurate reflection of those who lie, cheat and steal. The corrupt acts of a few po Read more:Reputation
Fear and Loathing - Hate Destroys the Hater 2008-03-02 18:10:00 "Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater." -George Washington Carver, American Botanical Researcher and Educator, George Washington Carver books//Fear always seems to be at the root of hate; and, loathing of others is oftentimes a reflection of disgust with something about one's self. I hate you because you're a different color, religion, political persuasion, sexual orientation or national origin than me. I loatheyou because your attitude, values, choices, demeanor or work ethic are different from mine. Hating others for external differences, and loathing others for internal variations, is at the center of conflict among men, women and nations. Ethnic wars, civil clashes and segregation have all been born from hate, and our w
Learning is Easy; Unlearning is Hard 2008-02-29 22:23:00 "The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn." -Gloria Steinem, American Feminist, Journalist and Women's Rights Activist, Gloria Steinem books//Learning
is easy. Our brains work like a computer with a really powerful word processor, so anything that you type in and "Save" will be stored in a file that can be accessed at a later date. The problem with most people, though, is that they tend to save their files in a "Read Only" format, which means that they are unable to edit them in the future. In addition, many of these learning files are "locked" inside the brain, and the password is so StRoNg77 that it is often forgotten. Unfortunately for us, our brain doesn't come equipped with an administrator to resend passwords, retrieve documents and unlock files
Carnival of Quotes, March 2008 Issue 2008-02-27 12:17:00 Welcome to the March
2008 Edition of Carnival
of Quotes
.Carnival of Quotes is a blog carnival consisting of unique and interesting posts by authors from around the world who are inspired by famous quotes from the past or present. The post topics range from sports to food and money to personal growth. Enjoy!Conan Stevens presents How To Succeed In Life posted at Conan Stevens Online, saying, "Rather than a single quote, 90% of this article is quotes..."isabella mori presents progressive dinner is served! posted at change therapy, saying, "this was part of a big multi-host carnival. i was casting around for ideas on how to present each of the 30+ participating bloggers in an attractive way. then it came to me: because we called this the "progressive dinner carnival", i could just introduce
Do You Work for a Manager or a Leader? 2008-02-26 14:04:00 "Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." -Peter F. Drucker, American Writer, Professor and Management Consultant, Peter F. Drucker books//Do you work for a manager or a leader? These two titles are often viewed as interchangeable, but do they really mean the same thing? Drucker suggests that they do not. Managers are concerned with "doing things right," or doing things according to standard operating procedures. Leader
s are more concerned with whether or not a workgroup is "doing the right things," or doing things that are honest, true, fair, moral and just. Managers focus on the completion of tasks. Leaders focus on the development of others. Managers set clear direction and hold employees accountable to strict standards. Leaders foster open communication
Success is a Contagious State of Mind 2008-02-25 10:52:00 "Success
is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success." -Dr. Joyce Brothers, American Psychologist and Advice Columnist, Dr. Joyce Brothers books, CDs, DVDs//How is your self-image? What about your self-talk? Do you think of yourself as a success in life, either at work or in your relationships? The way you see yourself has a direct impact on the way others perceive you. As Dr. Brothers says, "If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success." The fact is that your behavior follows your thoughts. Whether it is currently true or not, you must believe in something first, before you are able obtain it. So, what does it mean to "think" of yourself as a success? First, you have to know what success looks like in an objective sense, which may mean Read more:Contagious
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The 4 Cs of Golf and Life 2008-02-21 22:15:00 "Concentration, Confidence, Competitive urge, Capacity for enjoyment.” -Arnold Palmer, Legendary American Golfer, Arnold Palmer books//The 4 "C"s of golf described by Arnold Palmer also apply to achieving success in life:Concentration. A lack of focus is the most common culprit for wandering afield, rather than completing the task at hand. Yes, it is important to keep your eyes open for new opportunities that may come along, but to use an analogy from golf, wherever your head moves, your body (and the ball) will follow. You won't be able to hit the ball straight and long without keeping your head down and eyes on it. If you want to successfully complete a task in life, it must also receive your complete attention, or you will not achieve the desired results.Confidence. A lack of confide
Are You Morally Courageous? 2008-02-20 10:08:00 "Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence." -Robert Kennedy, Former U.S. Attorney General and Senator, Robert Kennedy books//Are you a morally courageous person? I'm not talking about being a 'holy roller' or acting morally superior; instead, I'm wondering how often you have the courage to stick by your beliefs or convictions, especially when they may not be popular. The peer pressure to go along with the crowd is often more than one can bear. Think about the challenges you faced as a teenager with regard to being popular (or not); the temptation to contribute to the rumor mill or gossip chain at work; and, the opportunities to advance yourself in life at the expense of others. Most people know that succumbing to these behaviors is a direct violation
Top 10 Inspirational Quotes by U.S. Presidents 2008-02-18 10:03:00 In honor of Presidents
Day, here is a list of the Top 10 InspirationalQuotes
by U.S. Presidents:1. "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." –Abraham Lincoln2. "Great lives never go out; they go on.” –Benjamin Harrison3. "My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." –John F. Kennedy4. "We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers." –Woodrow Wilson5. "We, and all others who believe in freedom as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.” –Franklin D. Roosevelt6. "An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory." –Millard Fillmore7. "It's the quality of the ordinary, the straight, the square, that accounts Read more:Inspirational Quotes
Gratitude Is the Parent of all Virtues 2008-02-16 10:23:00 "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." -Cicero, Ancient Roman Statesman and Philosopher, Cicero books//Gratitude is more than saying 'Thank You'; it is living in a state of thankfulness. It is truly appreciating the people, experiences, blessings and circumstances that create an existence unique to you. Gratitude is a state of being, which when cultivated properly projects itself like beams of sunlight radiating from an individual out unto the world. It is not a reflective force, bur rather it generates its own source of energy from within. It is the internal combustion engine that powers our desire to help one another and spread the seeds of virtue upon the common ground of human existence. Without gratitude, the seeds are never sown, and in the Read more:Parent
True Love is Personal Not Conceptual 2008-02-14 10:11:00 "When you love someone, you love the whole person, just as he or she is, and not as you would like them to be." -Leo Tolstoy, 19th Century Russian Writer and Philosopher, Leo Tolstoy books//How many times have you been in love? I'm not talking about the number of times that you think you were in love, or all of the instances in which you were passionately attracted to another individual. I mean really in love with someone, caring about that person more than you do yourself and accepting him or her without wanting to change them. True love, as Tolstoy says, is about loving the "whole person" as they are, and "not as you would like them to be." True love is genuine and personal - it is a connection that extends beyond the bounds of friendship, although it does include those feelings, and Read more:Personal
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Friendship Holds the World Together 2008-02-12 11:27:00 "Friendship
is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." -Woodrow Wilson, former President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson books//The connections you make with others in your life are a vital means of establishing security and enhancing self-esteem. Friends help you feel like you are not alone in this world, and they are always there to provide strength and support in times of need. True friendship is founded upon the principles of love and acceptance, so knowing that others value you as a friend is a very important means of affirming your own self-worth. The simple fact of knowing that someone cares about you, or loves and accepts you for who you are, is often enough to keep people rational and grounded. Without friendship, people become isolated and irrational, and it Read more:World
What Do You Do When You Are Not Inspired? 2008-02-09 10:17:00 "Inspiration is wonderful when it happens, but the writer must develop an approach for the rest of the time... The wait is simply too long." -Leonard Bernstein, 20th Century American Conductor and Composer, Leonard Bernstein books and CDs//Whether you're a writer, actor, artist, entrepreneur, inventor or business leader, it is impossible to be inspired all of the time. Life more commonly consists of those few elated moments of inspiration tied together by those many mundane moments in between. Does that mean you only create something new when inspired? For some, the answer is yes, and this is why we have "one hit wonders" in every field. If you want to make a career out of building things though, then you better find a way to continue being productive during the inspirational downtimes. As Read more:Inspired
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