The Paradox of Winning
But like so many other wonderful things in life, winning is a double edged sword. When we win, we have to beat someone; and when we beat someone, we disappoint someone.
But like so many other wonderful things in life, winning is a double edged sword. When we win, we have to beat someone; and when we beat someone, we disappoint someone.
What are those ads that appear at the top, sides and bottoms of many web sites and blogs? Those are contextual ads placed by webmasters to monetize their sites and blogs.
Twitter is a really great tool to tempt people to come and check out your blog. But be careful, its not at all about the number of twitter followers you get, its about the quality of twitter followers you get.
Obviously, using Facebook at work is a real productivity killer. Workplaces loose hundreds of man/woman hours per year to Facebook and other social networking applications like Twitter.
Why do some people get so upset when disagreed with? Because they misplace their sense of personal validation. Why else would someone assign so much importance to what anyone else thinks?
Presently, there is a popular offshoot of personal development that could be labelled ‘personal prosperity development’; it’s not really improving one’s self at all, it’s an attempt to achieve wealth. Having more money makes you a person with more money, it does nothing for your personal growth.
Some workplaces are great, some are just ok, and some are downright toxic; I have worked them all. What makes one workplace stand above the others?The quality of the people you work for.
We all depend on one another. We, who are living now, depend on those who have lived before, and those yet to live will depend on us when they arrive. Our own construcutive patient and persevering labour, no matter what that may be, will produce a world worth living in for those who follow.
Creative Visualization, is the title of a wonderful little book by Shakti Gawain. I am certain that this book finding me was one of those serendipidous moments when life jumps out in front of you; when timing aligns with your readiness to receive, and you are given a lead to follow.
One of the most counter-productive expressions I have ever heard in my life is, “I don’t want to get my hopes up.” What an absurd thing to say, it makes me squirm every time I hear it.