“First focus, then expand” reminds me of the old adage: “The only place that Success comes before Work is in the dictionary.” You don’t hear that one too often any more. Too old-fashioned and Calvinist even if it’s still true. But Work isn’t the problem for most people I know. Most people I know are
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Coincidentally related to my last post, here’s the current mantra of my friend Jen: Discipline is remembering what you want. Discipline is remembering what you want. Discipline is remembering what you want. And, of course, doing what it takes to get what you want.
Discipline without wisdom is pointless. Wisdom without discipline is fruitless.
Have fun. Do good. Make money. These are the things on my scorecard, and the first among them is all three. Today I was talking with some business friends including one fellow who’s trying to decide what to do with the valuable remnants of a business that recently collapsed. He had many ideas, any of
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…unsustainable situations usually go on longer than most economists think possible. But they always end, and when they do, it’s often painful. – Paul Krugman The quote, above, has been around for a while but now seems like a good time to mention it. Krugman has long been a critic of the Bush Administration’s economic
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There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat. – James Russell Lowell (1819-1891)
We must have the courage to bet on our ideas, to take the calculated risk, and to act. Everyday living requires courage if life is to be effective and bring happiness. – Maxwell Maltz
Greetings today from Las Vegas, where I didn’t expect to be. Las Vegas was supposed to be an overnight stop during my road trip from Denver to San Francisco, but that was before I found out that I had a broken windshield and that my insurance company had no idea I was driving my current
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There’s Nothing as Dangerous as an Idea When It’s the Only One You Have. – Bill O’Hanlon in Do One Thing Different — and other uncommonly sensible solutions to life’s persistent problems.
“Welcome to Great Harvest Bread Company! Would you like to try a free sample?” If you’ve been to one of their franchises, you’ve heard the welcome. When my cousin Rich was younger, he’d go into the Chapel Hill NC store and ask for a big slice of bread, which he’d top with about two tablespoons
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