The English idiom, “don’t judge a book by its cover”, is a figurative phrase that we should not judge the worth or value of something or someone by their outward appearance alone. A book’s cover will not always reflect the true quality of the actual novel. I have also come to learn the same applies […]
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This is the 1st of a 4-part series of articles on morality that I am co-writing with my friend Nick Halaris of Profit+. Between the two of us we will spend the year taking a serious look at the role that ethics plays in building a good life. Nick and I met through this expanding
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I had this blog post prepared a while back but have been hesitant to share it as we are in a period of extreme change. The blog post will dig into the pain of staying the same, but let’s be clear, change just for change’s sake or radically implementing change carries its own pain, sometimes
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The word “ought” is used to indicate duty or correctness. More importantly it represents a moral obligation. Some people feel as if “ought” is just another way of saying “should” or a more formal word choice. I believe, “ought” is reserved for expressions of necessity, duty, or obligation. While “should” is a slightly weaker
I recently saw a production of The Jersey Boys and in the final section, Frankie Valli reflects on his favorite part, or “high point,” of the journey. He doesn’t name the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or all the Gold Records, or fame and fortune. He goes back to the time when the Four
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The expression “make your second move first” was a favorite used by one of my College Football coaches. He was our defensive coordinator and valued preparation, anticipation, and being proactive. A rule of football is, ‘he who makes his second move first wins.’ The ball is snapped, the offense moves, the defense moves, and whichever
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This blog is an accomplishment, it is my 250th distinct one. When I started posting back in 2017, I never guessed I had the content to still be posting 8 years later. That many blog posts is over 250,000 words or 800+ pages, which compares with Steinbeck’s East of Eden, Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, and
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
