Knowledge vs Discovery
“The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us.” – Paul Valery, French poet and essayist. We human beings like to know things. Oftentimes, we believe we know more about a […]
How to Stay Motivated When You Don’t See Immediate Results
What motivates each of us is different. So, it’s important to understand what motivates you so that you can set goals that keep you moving forward toward your destination. Some people want to be wealthy and focus on maximizing profit margins. Others want to fall in love with what they do and those that share […]
Thinking Too Deeply Can Make You Insane
“One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.” – Nikola Tesla Have you ever caught yourself overthinking? Who hasn’t? It’s exhausting and often unproductive. Overthinking can make you feel like you’re running a mental marathon in quicksand. Yet, whenever we find ourselves facing a conundrum, we often […]
Your Time is More Valuable Than People’s Opinions
Sometimes, life nudges us in mysterious ways —including the subtle hints of wisdom from a favorite Pokémon content creator’s latest livestream. Some viewers were complaining about how he hacks the games he plays in order to save time and produce more consistent results with the Pokemon he speed-runs. He argued that by removing encounters and […]
Two Wrong Turns
“I have always felt like I was two wrong turns away from complete destruction. We all are, and we’re fooling ourselves if we think we’re not.” – Jami Attenberg This piece of raw honesty from Jami Attenberg speaks volumes about our shared human condition. The quote comes from her memoir, “I Came All This Way […]
You Gain the Most By Not Being Stupid
“You gain more by not being stupid than you do by being smart.” – Phil Birnbaum, baseball analyst, “An Important Life Lesson from Blackjack and Baseball” In an article published on Slate.com, baseball analyst Phil Birnbaum talked about focusing on minimizing bad decisions rather than trying too hard to make the right decisions. Birnbaum continued […]
The Imagination Yet Must Still Reign
“These days some plans are made optimistically, knowing they have a great percentage of not happening. Yet the Imagination reigns. In that respect we can go anywhere, save by the plot of doubt.” – Patti Smith, “Book of Days” In the April 29th entry of her “Book of Days,” Patti Smith captures a sentiment both […]
Generosity and Sacrifices Unprecedented
For April 14th, I reflect on a humble milestone: the birthday of Anne Sullivan, noted by Patti Smith in her “Book of Days” as a beacon of resilience and transformation. The architect of miracles for the blind Helen Keller, Anne is memorialized not simply for her achievement of leading Helen “out of the darkness,” but […]
When Someone Tells You Not to Bother Dreaming
“When someone tells you not to bother dreaming, they’re not on your side.” – Jami Attenberg, I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home In her poignant memoir, “I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home,” Jami Attenberg pens a compelling quote: “When someone tells you not to bother […]