Ease #FridayPhilosophy "What we hope ever to do with ease, we must first learn to do with diligence." - Samuel Johnson "Minds that are ill at ease are agitated by both hope and fear." - Ovid "Being at ease with not knowing is crucial for answers to come to you." - Eckhart Tolle “Being content … Continue reading Ease #FridayPhilosophy
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Friday Philosophy…Audacity
This concept is fun. If you look up the definition, you get a strange pairing of meanings. On the one hand, audacity is the willingness to be bold, to take risks. On the other hand, it's rude and disrespectful behavior. Perhaps it is impossible to be bold and brave without offending someone. "Every great advance … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Audacity
Tuesday Thoughts on Achievement…
I've been thinking about motivation, goals, and achievements. I tend to be self-motivated: succeeding, accomplishing something I've set out to do, gives me a huge sense of fulfillment. I know quite a few people who are motivated by different external factors: fame/attention (however limited it may be), stuff/material payoff, or the basic monetary motivation. There … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts on Achievement…