The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can’t be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it. (Elbert Hubbard, 19th-20th century author, publisher) It is difficult to keep up with new technology appearing almost...
Position may give you power to control, but trust will give you permission to lead. (Dave Adamson, author) In today’s society we have seen what people with too much control have done to destroy confidence in their leadership. As Lord Acton...
It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn’t. (Martin Van Buren, 8th U.S. President) Have you ever tried to shortcut a task or simply didn’t do it because it was too difficult? Did you then find yourself in the very worrisome...
True discernment means distinguishing the primary from the secondary, the essential from the indifferent, and the permanent from the transient. (Sinclair Ferguson, author and preacher) Many people today would not remember Sears and Roebuck...
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. (Fred DeVito, physical trainer) DeVito was probably thinking of people who want to get into better physical condition through exercise and training. But the principle can be applied to many...
Readers are leaders. (Breakpoint) Reading is an essential skill for successful learning. Volumes of wisdom have been written over the centuries, but that wisdom remains hidden to those who either can’t or won’t read. Technology has sometimes...
If you want to be successful, know what you’re doing, love what you’re doing, and believe in what you are doing. (Will Rogers, 20th century humorist) Three easy steps to success, according to Rogers. But, sometimes we may have to really work hard...
All we need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. (Lucy Van Pelt, “Peanuts” cartoon character.) We all know that sweets aren’t really a substitute for love. The popular song told us that “What the world needs now is love...
If you don’t have the information you need to make wise choices, find someone who does. (Lori Hil, screenwriter) When confronted with a number of choices, we’re often uncertain which is the best for us. Trial and error sometimes works, but...
The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships. (Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States) Abe Lincoln, who was born on this date in 1809, is known for a lot of things, especially his honesty and persistence in...
Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will. (Vernon Howard, late teacher and author) Even if they act like it, there probably aren’t many people who really “know-it-all.” Most of us have learned that no matter how...
Be the change you want to see in the world. If we want to see positive change, we must engage and be a part of it. (Jim Hines, physician and gubernatorial candidate) Instead of lamenting that things aren’t like you think they should be and...
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