What You Become

If you start to think the problem is ‘out there,’ stop yourself.  That thought is the problem. – Stephen Covey Whatever is bothering you out there is something you need to fix inside yourself. You can come to the understanding that there are things outside of yourself that you can either control and make better,…

There’s a difference between cognitive knowledge (facts, ideas, etc., in your brain) and physical knowledge (being able to perform certain actions to achieve a result). And both are important. To know something cognitively is to study it in-depth: to read books from experts, consult with people who have experience and understand the component parts of…

Never let the fear of striking out get in your way. – Babe Ruth It’s hard to hit the ball, let alone a home run, if you’re unwilling to strike out. Because, to hit the ball you need to be willing to swing, and swinging means you’re going to miss sometimes, and sometimes you miss…

A strong and well-constituted man digests his experiences (deeds and misdeeds all included) just as he digests his meats, even when he has some tough morsels to swallow. – Friedrich Nietzsche Looking at this post in my Drafts folder I wasn’t sure if I was going to actually write the post or not. It is,…

It’s better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. – Jacki Joyner-Kersee This quote has me thinking about planning, and about how people misunderstand planning. A couple things I’ve noticed: either people don’t see any value in planning or they worry that it will hinder their spontaneity. There’s not much one…

If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining. – Guy Finley Literally and figuratively. Where do you stand? *  *  * In terms of the literal bit, where are you? Are you doing work you care about? In a place and with people that connect you…