We go through life with one of two basic attitudes Everything is allowed, unless specifically prohibited /forbidden or Everything is forbidden, unless specifically allowed. Let’s go to this restaurant tonight. “We didn’t make a reservation.” We need a new form. Why not just make one? We probably shouldn’t. OR I made a … Read more
In a very nice hotel while on African safari, there was a sign on my dresser top that said ‘Thou Shall Not Tempt.’ And I realized that everyone, everywhere are only human. No matter what you do, 1% of the people will ignore you and take what they want. At the other end, 1% will never … Read more
A gentleman and his nephew walk on the wooden sidewalk on their way to worship. A lady comes along wearing her finest dress. The man pulls the child off the sidewalk and into the mud. As the lady passes he takes off his hat and says, “Good morning, ma’am.” They get back on the … Read more
We think re-viewing a situation over and over somehow helps. We believe we will somehow come up with something we have not thought about. Next time you find yourself reviewing a situation, ask yourself what exactly would change if you simply stopped reviewing it. After you write an exam – you keep reviewing it … Read more
As I launch this new company, I remind my Partners why we will surely succeed. Because we can spot our errors /mistakes and correct them before they ‘kill’ us. Because when I make a mistake it’s not all-of-me making that mistake. Only part-of-me. The parts that walk, talk, remember birthdays etc. are NOT making … Read more
Or learn. Those are the two things that can happen when something unwanted occurs. It’s not my fault because… means I can do nothing to change this from happening again. I think this is where it went wrong… means I’ll remember that, next time. It seems less bad for me when I … Read more