Category Archives: obstacles

We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face

Posted on 9 October 2011 by philosiblog

We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks about rising to the challenge. If our difficulties become greater, we must bring our courage up to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 27 September 2011 by philosiblog

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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If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

Posted on 22 September 2011 by philosiblog

If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. – Vincent Van Gogh What does that mean? This is similar to yesterday’s post, which dealt with fear. … Continue reading →

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It is a rough road that leads…

Posted on 9 July 2011 by philosiblog

It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, it speaks of the difficulties that often precede any significant accomplishment. The most rewarding accomplishment can be the one that included … Continue reading →

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It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.

Posted on 10 May 2011 by philosiblog

It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, it talks of one of humankind’s greatest fears, the fear of the new, the unknown.  … Continue reading →

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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.

Posted on 4 May 2011 by philosiblog

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? At thefreedictionary.com, strategy is defined as “The science and art of military command as applied to … Continue reading →

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God gave us burdens, also shoulders.

Posted on 5 April 2011 by philosiblog

God gave us burdens, also shoulders. – Yiddish Proverbs What does that mean? To me, this speaks about our luck, our fate, our destiny, our karma or whatever other term you want to use.  We all have things we’d rather … Continue reading →

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Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.

Posted on 22 March 2011 by philosiblog

Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you. – Walt Whitman What does that mean? Many people find shadows kind of scary, and they are a metaphor for the things that would bother you … Continue reading →

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