Category Archives: preparation

There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now.

Posted on 10 December 2015 by philosiblog

There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. – Hugh Laurie What does that mean? This is a very short version of a longer (but still abbreviated) quote: “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life … Continue reading →

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Everybody should do at least two things each day that he hates to do, just for practice.

Posted on 7 December 2015 by philosiblog

Everybody should do at least two things each day that he hates to do, just for practice. – William James What does that mean? This is a paraphrasing of a longer quote, wherein we are urged to practice doing things … Continue reading →

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Luck is probability taken personally.

Posted on 28 May 2014 by philosiblog

Luck is probability taken personally. – Penn Jillette, who attributes this quote to Chip Denman What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. Were you lucky, or did statistics simply favor you that one time? Or, perhaps, for … Continue reading →

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It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age.

Posted on 15 March 2014 by philosiblog

It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another quote shortened for use on … Continue reading →

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Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.

Posted on 27 February 2014 by philosiblog

Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared. – George S. Clason What does that mean? This is a quote from a vintage book, which was published just before the Great Depression, called “The … Continue reading →

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Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Posted on 22 February 2014 by philosiblog

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 →

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Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, & a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

Posted on 11 February 2014 by philosiblog

Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, & a hard-to-find alloy called guts. – Dan Gable What does that mean? With the Winter 2014 Olympics in the news, it seems fitting to have the words … Continue reading →

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Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.

Posted on 4 January 2014 by philosiblog

Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the eternal battle between the bright idea, blurted out and the measured and thoughtful response, given after careful con-sideration. This … Continue reading →

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People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.

Posted on 3 January 2014 by philosiblog

People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private. – Tony Robbins   What does that mean? This is another straight forward observation of human life. When people get rewarded in public, it is rarely for something they … Continue reading →

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One of the most important tricks for maximizing your productivity involves matching your mental state to the task.

Posted on 30 December 2013 by philosiblog

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 →

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The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.

Posted on 23 December 2013 by philosiblog

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 →

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The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us.

Posted on 27 October 2013 by philosiblog

The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Everyone I know is looking for peace of mind. If they have none, they want some. If they have some, they want … Continue reading →

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True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.

Posted on 26 October 2013 by philosiblog

True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about relaxing and being ‘in the moment.’ How often do we hurry to get here or there? How often … Continue reading →

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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.

Posted on 15 October 2013 by philosiblog

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. – Colin Powell What does that mean? Well, this one pretty much says it on the level. People are always looking for the magic bullet, … Continue reading →

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Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.

Posted on 24 July 2013 by philosiblog

Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done. – Amelia Earhart What does that mean? I like this quote, because it reminds us that we do not know everything. I have seen this before, and it can be fun to … Continue reading →

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