Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry, frustration and resentment. – Dale Carnegie What does that mean? To me it speaks of the true causes of fatigue or energy drags in my life. It probably is similar to at least some of the energy drags in your life. Any time I…
Everything that happens; happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? I debated taking this quote, but decided it was worth doing. It talks of reflection, over time, and concluding that all is as it should be. I have lost…
If we reserve ethical conduct for those whom we feel close to, we may neglect our responsibilities toward those outside this circle. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it seems a bit self evident. If we only treat our friends nicely, we are not treating the rest of the people as well…
He that does good to another does good also to himself. – Seneca What does that mean? It says to me that the act of doing a service to another rarely, if ever, harms you. In nearly all cases, when you help someone else, you help yourself as well. Even when your action on behalf…
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. – John Wooden What does that mean? To me, it speaks to effort, and the peace of mind you get, the satisfaction you get, from doing something to…
Do not want others to know what you have done? Better not have done it anyways. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? Translations are such fun. This saying almost sounds like a stereotypical movie character is saying it. To put it in (what I consider to be) cleaner English, I would rephrase it as…
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is the block diagram for the path of peaceful resistance. They start by pretending you are insignificant. Then they make fun of you, trying to demean or dismiss your movement and/or objective….
If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great. – Tom Hanks What does that mean? I’ve heard this said a couple different ways, including “if it was easy, …” and “The size of the obstacle is the measure of the sweetness of the victory.” As the climbing of…
Problems grab us where we are weak. They’re a call to get strong & master that area of our life. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? To me, it reminds me that no matter what we have achieved, there is always room for improvement. Problems, such as they are, usually catch us…
Compassion belongs to every sphere of activity, including, of course, the workplace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it means that there is room for compassion in all aspects of our lives. Our work life is no different from any other aspect of our lives. Compassion belongs in us when we are…
The expression a woman wears on her face is far more important than the clothes she wears on her back. – Dale Carnegie What does that mean? Please remember that this was written in a different age. Bringing it into the modern era, it would more accurately read “The expression a person wears on their…
You’re never a loser until you quit trying. – Mike Ditka What does that mean? To me, it says that as long as you are trying there is hope. Once you quit, it’s over. Said another way, “If you will not advocate for yourself, whom will?” If you aren’t trying, working and planning to accomplish…
Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it what you’ve got. – Steven Pressfield What does that mean? This is an admonition to do your best. I believe that everyone is here because there is one thing that only they can do. Many people give up before they find that special thing. I’m still…
There is nothing as remarkable as learning how to think better. – Anonymous What does that mean? When one learns how to think better, one begins to see the world in a different light. Solutions become easier, and better. They are more thorough, more robust and more practical. Better thinking leads to a better quality…
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? The saying is pretty straight forward. If you want to get a good return on yourself, your time, your effort and your money, invest in yourself, specifically, in your knowledge. Remember, Ben was big on self-education. He considered it to…
