‘Success’ Archive
Opportunity Knocking…
Everywhere people are waiting for opportunity to knock. And it seems like a lot of them are expecting opportunity to actually kick their door in.
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Invest Rationally
A friend emailed to ask my opinion of an investment he’s considering. Right away I knew he was in trouble, because he was talking about how the technology could make the world a better place, how it could undermine the evil oil companies, it was a good cause, etc. Nothing about fiscal criteria.
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Unlearning to Learn
Most people think of me as a teacher. But while my work appears to be teaching, the truth is, it’s mostly not about learning new things – as it is about unlearning old things.
Seeking the Sacred
The columns on organized religion and faith started a profound and fascinating discussion. And raise the interesting question – what is the role of faith in a rational, healthy society?
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Your Own Lane
Biggest mistake I see people make toward success is worrying what others are doing. It’s not about comparing yourself to competitors. It’s about being the very best you can be yourself.
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Forget the Tombstone
As you get older, you begin to care more about your legacy. If you’re on the path to enlightenment, your focus probably evolves from pursuing success to significance.
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Respecting Beliefs
There’s a lot of talk these days about respecting beliefs. Particularly in the posts I wrote about organized religion, many chastised me, suggesting it was disrespectful of me, because I was not respecting people’s beliefs. They suggest that since beliefs are so personal and important to people, they should be off limits from discussion.
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Prosperity for All
Today is a historic day in the United States of America. The Supreme Court will hear opening arguments on California’s Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriages. Certain elements of the Republican Party are painting the debate as a “Gay rights” issue or “States’ rights” issue. But it is neither – and to make either case is a morally bankrupt argument.
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What Customers Want
So what do these two statements have in common?
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Choosing to Change
Okay you’re carrying around a little too much weight. You can choose to change. You snapped at someone and said something you regret. You can make a resolution to become a better person the next time. You’ve been timid and playing small. You can decide to step into your greatness.
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