There was never a time when the world began, because it goes round and round like a circle, and there is no place on a circle where it begins. Look at my watch, which tells the time; it goes round, and so the world repeats itself again and again. But just as the hour-hand of the [...]
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Where Did the World Come From?
Posted in Inspiration, Spiritual Development on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Postal Service No One Hears About
Posted in Inspiration on April 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’m not sure how true this story is, but I got it in my inbox today. Nevertheless, it is heart-warming story to start the day.
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She [...]
What is the greatest gift of all?
Posted in Inspiration, Uncategorized on December 22, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
This is the time of year when so many people are running about searching for the perfect gift, getting themselves in such a frenzy. I think they may be missing the obvious.
To me, the greatest gift of all is to be grateful. The interesting thing about being grateful is that it’s a state of being [...]
It’s Never Too Late to Change Careers
Posted in Career Thoughts, Inspiration on November 15, 2006 | 4 Comments »
(Or, You’re Never Too Old to Follow Your Dreams, part 2. )
If you’re in a career that bores you and feel like you’re too old for a career switch, consider the following taken from Changing Careers for Dummies by Carol L. McClelland:
Age 52: Ray Kroc began franchising McDonald’s restaurants.
Age 71: Coco Chanel designed the suit [...]
It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams
Posted in Inspiration on November 10, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Sometimes, inspiration finds you just when you are seeking it. I was wondering what to write about today, when I stumbled upon the following parable in Paul McKenna’s book, Change Your Life in 7 Days:
It was registration day at the university, and the young man was preparing to continue the adventure in learning that had [...]
The Power of Persistance
Posted in Inspiration on November 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Today, I offer the following story as inspiration:
The Apollo Was Mostly Off Course
We used to hear in the space program that on their flights between the Earth and the Moon, the Apollo ships were off course more than 90 percent of the time. This spacecraft would wander off its trajectory and the crew would correct: [...]
What’s Your BHAG?
Posted in Inspiration, Uncategorized on November 6, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Made popular in the book Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by James Collins and Jerry Porras, a BHAG is a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. The term was used to describe the unifying focal point of great companies that propelled them to success and innovation.
How about applying that concept to personal development? What [...]
Inspiration from Johnny Cupcakes
Posted in Inspiration on October 20, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Need a little inspiration? Check out the story of Johnny Cupcakes , a business born from a 23 year old who “started the company as a complete joke”. This kid is building an empire out of selling T-shirts that have cupcakes on them. Yes, that’s what I said, T-shirts with cupcakes on them. Are they cute? [...]
