Monthly Archives: December 2011
Specific Benefits of Generalization
“We are exactly where we have chosen to be.” – Vernon Howard Several years ago I sat in the home of a friend totally fascinated as I watched him work. He sat in the floor, legs folded, a small vise … Continue reading
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Running Down A Dream
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” – Edgar Allan Poe It is the trappings of approval. And, who doesn’t want to find acceptance? We mimic what works and … Continue reading
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Things Said vs Things Done
“Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing. Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” – Warren Buffett Last week’s post, This Is Your Life: Some Assembly Required, closed with a quote from Lou … Continue reading
Filed under Back to Basics
Remember The Titan!
“Fella, if you can hear me, I’m just looking for your identification and as soon as I find out who you are, I’ll give you a lift back to the mall.” –Scott Calvin, standing over an unconscious man in a … Continue reading
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This is your LIFE: Some assembly required
“The fact is, we have all been a good deal puzzled because the affair is so simple, and yet baffles us altogether.” We are thinkers. Some are deeper thinkers than others, but we are all thinkers. As such, we
Filed under Back to Basics
E-Knee ME-Knee MY-Knee Moe
“What you don’t know is how much you know without knowing that you know it.” – Patrick Jayne (The Mentalist S4/E7) Shortly after lunchtime, the breeze turned into a blustery gale. A light rain began to fall and the temperature … Continue reading
Filed under Pathway of Parables
