Things to Think About

“Winners are just people who know when to quit—and do it often.”  Stephanie Lee

In her article for the New York Times, Lee discusses the value of what she calls “strategic quitting”, or, quitting with intention.  Instead of looking at quitting as a failure, Lee says strategic quitting c

“Who you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear a word you’re saying.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

This goes in the file of my all-time favorite quotes.  It is such a simple turn of phrase, but it delivers a knock-out punch of common-sense.  To go beyond the obvious of clothing, jewelry, haircut, b

“Fear is a reaction.

“Yesterday, I was clever and wanted to change the world.  Today, I am wiser and want to change myself.”  Rumi, Sufi poet

Stop for a moment and think about Rumi’s words.  To me, he is talking about the maturation process of critical thinking.  It begins with a very broad horizon, and thr

“Some people use complexity to create doubt, then offer a simple, self-serving solution.”  Anonymous

At no time in our history could this quote have more importance than today.  Many years ago, as a young professional, searching for so many answers to life’s questions, I met so

“Whether you believe you can, or believe you can’t, you are right.”  Abraham Lincoln

Leave it to someone from very humble beginnings, born and raised in the Midwest United States, who rose to the pinnacle of political power, to draw upon his life experience and come up with a quote that

“Discomfort is a precondition for growth.”   David Brooks

"Nearly all men can handle adversity. If you really want to test his character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you never expect to sit." Anonymous

"Yesterday, I was clever and wanted to change the world. Today, I am wiser and want to change myself." Rumi