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Author Archives: philosiblog
Improvement begins with I.
Improvement begins with I. – Arnold H. Glasgow also seen spelled as Glasow What does that mean? This is just one of those obvious quotes, isn’t it? How are you going to improve? Will random chance cause a spontaneous improve-ment? … Continue reading
Posted in action, direction, goals, improve, motivation, personal growth
Tagged @DavidRoads, begins, Glasgow, Improvement, resolutions
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“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?”
“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?” – Robert Burns What does that mean? This is a line from an old Scottish poem and song. It is a traditional ‘ending’ song, asking the rhetorical question “what if we forgot … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, decision, friendship, reflection, thinking, understanding
Tagged @matthewbaldwin, acquaintance, forgot, mind, Robert Burns
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The learner always begins by finding fault, but the scholar sees the positive merit in everything.
The learner always begins by finding fault, but the scholar sees the positive merit in everything. – Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel What does that mean? We begin our learning with the word “NO!” As young children, it is a word we hear … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, honest, judgement, perspective, thinking, vision
Tagged @philo_quotes, fault, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, learner, scholar
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One of the most important tricks for maximizing your productivity involves matching your mental state to the task.
One of the most important tricks for maximizing your productivity involves matching your mental state to the task. – Scott Adams What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as I realize I do this sometimes. On the days when everything … Continue reading
Posted in improve, observation, preparation, strategy, time
Tagged @ilparone, important, maximizing, mental state, productivity, Scott Adams
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If you want change, create the causes.
If you want change, create the causes. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another of those ‘Doh!’ kind of quotes. It is so simple and so obvious, you wonder why you didn’t think of it first. But that makes … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, desire, giving, question, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, causes, change, create, Dalai Lama
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Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display?
Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display? – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is kind of hard to understand on it’s own, as the context is stripped by … Continue reading
Posted in doing, good, help, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged @philo_quotes, feel, good, seek, Seneca
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Greatness acts it doesn’t wait to see what everyone else is going to do.
Greatness acts it doesn’t wait to see what everyone else is going to do. – Cornell Thomas What does that mean? This is a quote about following your own path. It is about the difference between leading and following. It is … Continue reading
Posted in action, independence, inspire, leadership, originality, vision
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Cornell Thomas, greatness, wait
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No new post tonight.
No new post tonight. I’m taking a night off to be with my family. Hope you understand. See you tomorrow. Stay safe, and stay strong.
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No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up each time.
No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up each time. – C.S.Lewis What does that mean? This is another significantly shortened quote, per the limits of Twitter. A longer version is as follows: “I know … Continue reading
Posted in effort, failure, habits, perseverance, repetition, understanding
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, falls, picking, undo
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Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat.
Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat. – Jean-Paul Sartre What does that mean? If you have ever rowed a boat, you know it’s a pretty intense job. Even something as simple as paddling a canoe … Continue reading
Posted in advice, cooperation, direction, mission, strategy, thinking
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, boat, Jean-Paul Sartre, rock, rowing
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The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.
The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button. – Brené Brown What does that mean? If you are the type of person who wakes before their alarm, and never goes back to bed, … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, habits, judgement, observation, preparation, procrastination
Tagged @Randy_Couture, Brené Brown, snooze, universe, wake-up
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In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others.
In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I was unable to find the context for this quote, so I will presume that the quote is about … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, inspire, self improvement, value, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, care, Dalai Lama, maximum, wise
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The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.
The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity. – Seneca What does that mean? There are always troubles in our lives. We are all, at times, great. And we all have the opportunity to … Continue reading
First we make our habits, then our habits make us.
First we make our habits, then our habits make us. – Charles C. Noble What does that mean? This is another excellent chiasmus. It reminds us of the power of repeated actions, of our habits and what they can do to … Continue reading
Posted in decision, habits, motivation, repetition, strength, weakness
Tagged @QuoteGym, Charles C. Noble, first, habit, make
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