Tag Archive for 'future'

ANNA QUINDLEN’S COMMENCEMENT SPEECH

I cannot remember what she wore or how she felt that day. But I can tell you this about her without question: she was perfect. Being perfect was hard work, and the hell of it was, the rules of it changed. At one level it’s too hard, and at another, it’s too cheap and easy. Continue reading

Race to Nowhere

Excellent documentary that should be seen by all conscientious parents. It gives a 360 view of what’s preventing our kids from learning from the viewpoint of the teachers, administrators, parents, psychologists, colleges & the kids. Continue reading

A Single Step

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” (-Lao Tzu)

This thought seems simple and one might think “of course”. Thoughts are often simple yet the actions associated with the thoughts are tricky. Where we get stuck is between our thoughts and actions. What gets us stuck and what keeps us stuck?

There is a belief out there that people are successful because they think BIG. Actually, people become successful by thinking small. Successful people don’t become successful by doing the BIG things, but by doing the small things over and over again. The biggest and most successful projects, wars, relationships or challenges are built one step at a time. The Taj Mahal was built one stone at a time. The Revolutionary War was won… Continue reading