Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. (Voltaire, pen name for François-Marie Arouet, 18th century French writer and philosopher) It’s strange, isn’t it, that in a culture where individual independence is so highly valued, so much...
A thankful heart hath a continual feast. (W. J. Cameron, Canadian author) Cameron also says, “He who sits by the fire, thankless for the fire, is just as if he had no fire.” Why? Because, he says, “Nothing is possessed save in appreciation, of which thankfulness is...
Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” (Inspiration Line) Many people value security so much that they hesitate to step outside their safety zone to try anything new or different....
A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget. (Source unknown) Social media has made having friends very easy. Sadly, however, these “friends” may be more interested in themselves than in you. A good friend, however, is most often another...
There is a fountain of youth; it is in your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. (Sophia Loren, movie actress) Loren said, also: “When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” No matter how...
The LexisNexis proposal was met with disbelief by Yuki Togo, Bob McCurry, the Toyota attorneys, and in particular the new Team One advertising agency. The case was so lacking in merit no one could understand why LexisNexis would want to go to court. Scott...
The moment you stop learning, you stop leading.” - Rick Warren All of life is a learning experience. Whether you’re actively pursuing studies in a formal educational setting or not, you are learning from your personal study, life experiences, and your relationships....
Best friends are like diamonds, precious and rare. False friends are like leaves, found everywhere. (Ari Joseph, graphic designer) The biblical King David complained about the betrayal of a close friend. That really hurts, doesn’t it? True friends will never betray...
Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit, and bring you drama. (Steve Maraboli, motivational speaker and author) They are the people who may be close friends or more distant colleagues, and they may appear to be trying to help. But, their advice...
During the mid-80s, the internet was changing everything at an alarming speed. IBM had introduced the first personal computer in 1981. The Domain Name System had recently been created using .com, .org, and .net. Apple had introduced the Mac and Microsoft the DOS. ...
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. (Thomas Edison, 19th-20th century prolific inventor) Probably most people would like to be thought of as a genius. Some put a lot of effort into looking for some special inspiration to get them...
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. (Sally Koch, author) A lot of people seem to be waiting for the “great opportunity” to serve, something that will make a huge change in life’s circumstances or will bring great...