It’s Not Enough To Know
Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch – Ivern Ball
Yes, knowledge is important, but it is not sufficient.
One must act.
Ideally, with enthusiasm.*
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The Universe loves enthusiasm.
A man who wants to do something will find a way; A man who doesn’t will find an excuse. – Stephen Dolley, Jr. It matters less what the ultimate result is; only that one has started, and worked, and learned, and adapted, and finished “something.” Or we can make up a story about why we can’t…
I recently read an article by Brian Tracy in which he makes a point of asking three questions in regards to time. Putting aside the idea that time “management” is impossible (one cannot manage time, only themselves and their choices), I wanted to share these questions here: #1 – What are my highest-value activities? #2…
Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Virtue is doing it. – David Starr Jordan I have nothing add. Just thought you might benefit from the reminder.
1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. 2. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. 3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. 5. Be forgiving of…
Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. – Og Mandino Everybody notices the big successes and the epic failures, but few recognize that both are made of myriad choices and non-choices, things you do and don’t do. Though it might seem it, life is not a smattering of resolutions, it…
We’re all familiar with this question, but the way we all process it is: What do you want to do when you grow up? I’m interested in who you want to be when you grow up, and now is as good as time as any to start being what you’ve always wanted to be. This notion is…