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What is harder than rock? What is softer than water? Yet hard rocks are hollowed out by soft water.

Posted on 15 February 2014 by philosiblog

What is harder than rock? What is softer than water? Yet hard rocks are hollowed out by soft water. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a neat quote about the power of persistent, as well as consistent, effort. … Continue reading →

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Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction.

Posted on 27 June 2013 by philosiblog

Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction. – Kenichi Ohmae What does that mean? This is quote is about understanding the nature of the challenge you face. If you don’t understand what you are up against, … Continue reading →

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