happiness Archive
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Greed Really IS Good
and it's not just Gordon Gecko who said soPosted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsMastery is not only a means of accomplishing the things of the world, but it is that by which a person fulfills the purpose of his life. It is not necessary for man to leave all the things of the world and go into retreat. He can attend to his business, to his profession, to his duties in life and yet at the same time develop this spirit in himself which is the spirit of mastery. -
Personal Development … Enjoy the fall!
The road to success isn't always up hill.Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsSo when my golf swing felt so great as a result of paying attention to one seemingly minor aspect, I knew the following days weren't going to be as exhilarating. -
Having A Bad Day?
Why would you do a thing like that? Almost everything is working just fine.Posted on October 20, 2011 | No CommentsWhy would you do a thing like that? Almost everything is working just fine. -
Happiness
You can't buy it for a million bucks!Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsAbout 3 years ago, after reading perhaps the 100th self-help guide telling me I should simply "decide to be happy," I decided to put aside my lifetime of cynicism and simply give it a try. -
Flow Toward Mastery
Get yourself engaged, slightly off balance, and completely focused on the momentPosted on October 13, 2011 | 1 CommentFor the same reason that flow is so enjoyable – the fact that it’s all-encompassing – it is also an extraordinary state for learning. -
In the Land of Business, are you a Settler or an Explorer?
You may not want to start on that fort until you know if you're gonna stay!Posted on September 12, 2011 | No CommentsSettling when you're an explorer could be a big mistake. Embrace your inner explorer and discover the exciting new horizons beyond the next mountain range! -
Just Say No
And Leave Yes-terday Behind YouPosted on August 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsI was talking to a two-year-old the other day, and you know what they told me? “No”. A lot. This finely-honed skill possessed by a typical two-year-old is unfortunately part... -
Stuart Smalley Was Right
You ARE good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people DO like you.Posted on August 15, 2011 | 1 CommentDo you ever talk to yourself? Maybe you should. I’m always a little surprised when I ask people I’m working with if they’ve ever heard of or put to work... -
Time and Effort is for Sissies and Samurai
But I'll Whup Ya if You Don't Get Busy!Posted on August 9, 2011 | No CommentsI’m involved in a partnership venture called SEO Ann Arbor. My business partner is Don Prior, who owns Network Services Group, LLC, just about the greatest computer services business on... -
Save the World, Make a Million Bucks
But Not at the Same Time!Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsI just finished reading a really interesting book. It’s called Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior The authors are Ori and Rom Brafman, and I highly recommend it....