Power and Belief

When you know something you (merely) have recall of some information; when you’ve learned something you’re able to take positive and/or constructive action based on information.

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astonish ourselves. – Thomas Edison Yeah, doing everything you’re capable of would blow your doors off, but to even contemplate such is massive. Instead, just attempt half, or a quarter, or even an eighth of what you think you are capable of….

“During my 87 years, I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.” – Bernard Baruch One of the reasons I chose a liberal education (thank you Hobart College) was my belief that the abilities…

You’ve heard the saying “everything happens for a reason?” Well, nothing happens for a reason as well.* Just as there are no accidents in the Universe, and all effects have their causes, all lack-of-effects have their not-causes. Whatever we do or don’t have in our lives is the result of what we do or don’t…

“No man can tell whether he is rich or poor by turning to his ledger. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.” – Henry Ward Beecher One the things I hear a lot as a coach (and student of…

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…