Indifference is the most destructive sin we’ve never heard of. Albert Einstein said the world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who stand by and do nothing as those acts of evil are committed. To remain silent in the face of injustice is sin. It’s indifference. […]
As an alternative to setting New Year’s resolutions, I am a fan of the One Word concept. I have found this extremely beneficial, far more effective than making a list of resolutions. It is simple and powerful. It helps keep a steady focus throughout year. My one word for prior years has included – Gapless,
A timeout can be huge at the right moment. I experienced a big one at the end of the 1982 Lafayette-Princeton football game. It was an offensive shootout with a combined 1000+ yards of offense and 11 touchdowns. Our linebacker called a timeout with Princeton on a final drive, needing to score, and time running
“Men must be governed by God, or they will be ruled by tyrants.” – William Penn The 2024 election cycle is in the books. In the absolute scheme of things whether our candidate won or lost, or maybe we did not even have a candidate in the race – the results do not matter for
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In a recent email exchange with a customer, I noticed his email signature included the quote “Short cuts make long delays.” It caught my attention, so I did a little digging and learned it comes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Fellowship of the Ring. Frodo stated his preference to cut straight across country, and Pippin
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We have likely been told at some point in our lives to “act our age.” I think a better direction would be to “act our spirit.” Age is a number and can be a limiting factor (real or imagined). Our age may prevent us from attempting something new or even starting over. We can use
“Community is the unexpected byproduct of engaging with the world in enlightened ways. It’s the reward for showing up in the world as your authentic self and doing the things that you care about.” – Nick Halaris I read the above passage in a newsletter, PROFIT+, that I subscribe to and one that I highly
My brother, who is a Golf Professional, made the comment years ago about my golf score, that I “dress 70s, talk 80s, shoot 90s.” It is about as accurate a statement of my golf game as there ever was. I will note, having him as my brother has helped me dress the part. Being candid,
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As I watched a beautiful sunset over the James River in Virginia, I thought back to the news I had received just two days earlier. A friend I had known for 20+ years passed away. He was the third friend, all around the age of 65, to pass away in the past 6 months. All
“Do more than exist—live. Do more than touch—feel. Do more than look—observe. Do more than hear—listen. Do more than listen—understand. Do more than talk—say something.” – John H. Rhoades John Roades wrote these words in 1972. Little did he know that over the next 50 years, they would grow in relevance. As a society we
