11/28/22
Yesterday at dinner Anna casually asked me “if I need to be right all of the time.” I let it slide of course because she called it as she sees it and I appreciate her for that. – Dad
November 28, 2022
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11/22/22
Secretary Colin Powell’s Thirteen Rules of Leadership.
- It ain’t as bad as you think! It will look better in the morning.
- Get mad then get over it.
- Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
- It can be done.
- Be careful what you choose. You may get it.
- Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
- You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
- Check small things.
- Share credit.
- Remain calm. Be kind.
- Have a vision. Be demanding.
- Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
- Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
November 22, 2022
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11/18/22
As you get older you’ll come across a phrase called “work/life balance”. This represents the amount of time spent on work v the amount of time doing things unrelated to your career. Some people think that these two moments must be independent of each other. I disagree. Exercise, therapy, work, and play, are all part of one big puzzle that when pieced together helps to contribute to a fulfilling and meaningful existence. In other words, I don’t believe in a work/life balance. I just believe in life. – Dad
November 18, 2022
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11/17/22
Go without a coat when it’s cold; find out what cold is. Go hungry; keep your existence lean. Wear away the fat, get down to the lean tissue, and see what it’s all about. The only time you define your character is when you go without. In times of hardship, you find out what you’re made of and what you’re capable of. If you’re never tested, you’ll never define your character. – Henry Rollins
November 17, 2022
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