Category Archives: adaptation

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this says when the going gets tough, don’t give up. The toughness is a … Continue reading

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We cannot direct the wind…

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. – Bertha Calloway also attributed to Dolly Parton What does that mean? To me, it speaks of the forces of nature which we are unable to control. We can’t … Continue reading

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Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do than what one can do.

Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do than what one can do. – Lin Yutang What does that mean? To me, this is about where your talents are and where they are not.  No matter how … Continue reading

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What happens to a man is less significant than what happens within him.

What happens to a man is less significant than what happens within him. – Louis L. Mann What does that mean? To me, it talks about the trials and tribulations that happen in life.  So much “stuff” happens to you.  Some … Continue reading

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