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Category Archives: opportunity
Be here now. Be somewhere else later. Is that so complicated?
Be here now. Be somewhere else later. Is that so complicated? – David Bader What does that mean? This quote is about the fundamentals of Zen, at least as I understand it. Being present. Where are you and where is … Continue reading
Posted in character, discipline, focus, mind, opportunity, present
Tagged @ZenProverbs, complicated, David Bader, here, somewhere
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To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution.
To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? To me, and my understanding of Stoicism, a closer translation of problem might well be puzzle or challenge. Stoics take the … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, examine, foolish, opportunity, personal growth, wisdom
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, life, Marcus Aurelius, problem, wise
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Ability without honor is useless.
Ability without honor is useless. – Cicero What does that mean? A similar quote is attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said “Ability without honor has no value,” so it appears to be a popular thought. Ability, in this quote, … Continue reading
Posted in ability, action, decision, honor, opportunity, reflection
Tagged @philo_quotes, ability, Cicero, honor, useless
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If tragedy strikes, don’t lose hope. Transform it into an opportunity to make things better.
If tragedy strikes, don’t lose hope. Transform it into an opportunity to make things better. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a great quote about our attitude. Bad things happen to good people. But what do we … Continue reading
Posted in choice, decision, hope, learning, opportunity, perseverance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, hope, opportunity, tragedy
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As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions.
As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions. – Seneca What does that mean? While the quote is from a section where he discusses … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, opportunity, personal growth, self knowledge
Tagged anger, control, falling, mind, passion, Seneca
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Disaster is Virtue’s opportunity.
Disaster is Virtue’s opportunity. – Seneca What does that mean? Also translated as Calamity is Virtue’s opportunity, it is a call to us to not shrink from the unpleasant things which fall our way in life. This quote is a … Continue reading
Posted in decision, effort, help, inspire, opportunity, virtue
Tagged @quotesofseneca, Disaster, opportunity, Seneca, virtue
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It would help if there were greater understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem.
It would help if there were greater understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about the futility of anger. Anger is many things to many people, but … Continue reading
Posted in anger, choice, emotion, habits, opportunity, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, problem, understanding
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Today, let us wish each other a Happy New Year, but also that we may make it meaningful.
Today, let us wish each other a Happy New Year, but also that we may make it meaningful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? OK, so I’m a little bit behind the times. I even missed my Three Year Anniversary … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, make, meaningful, wish
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We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future.
We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a nice, simple, honest quote. Clean and refreshing. What is done … Continue reading
Posted in choice, future, happiness, learning, opportunity, past
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, future, past, reshape
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Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. – Seneca What does that mean? At best, this quote is a very loose translation of him quoting something said by someone else. However, despite its questionable pedigree, I believe this is … Continue reading
Posted in action, fear, opportunity, plan, preparation, success
Tagged @stoicrevival, luck, opportunity, preparation, Seneca
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More gold has been mined from…
More gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the Earth. – Napoleon Hill What does that mean? I’d heard this stated as “there was more wealth in one grave-yard than all the gold-mines … Continue reading
Posted in dream, exceptionalism, imagination, innovation, money, opportunity
Tagged gold, mined, Napoleon Hill, thoughts, Unknown
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