More Than A Living, A Fortune
“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” – Jim Rohn
The genesis of this post was wanting to sketch where I keep my “Cash & Equivalents.” Meaning: the money I want to keep as safe as possible, while earning the best yield, that I will need in two years or less. Before I get to the nitty-gritty on that, I want to begin by laying…
The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled…
The mind is everything. What you think you become. – Buddha An oldie, but a goodie. And still true.
This is a post from a mentor of mine that I had to share. I don’t gamble because I don’t want to start thinking I can get something for nothing – everything is earned. Here is Steve’s post in its entirety: The whole concept of the lottery is based on what Gandhi insisted was one…
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.* * * * The Universe loves enthusiasm.
Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation. Use it! – Ram Dass We can learn from everything in our lives. If we choose to. Or we can continue to live small lives, with recurring issues. Which would you rather have?