Monthly Archives: September 2022

Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.”      Bruce Barton Daring believers — they’re a rare breed, aren’t they? They are the ones who stay up late … Continue reading →

Two inspiring stories about the legendary George Gershwin: When Irving Berlin and George Gershwin first met, Irving was already world-famous and George was struggling to survive on $35.00 a week. Instantly seeing George’s talent, Irving offered the young composer a … Continue reading →

“Well begun is half done.” Aristotle “First, once we get started…we perceive the task as much less aversive than we do when we’re avoiding it. Second, even if we don’t finish the task, we have done something, and the next … Continue reading →

Creative energy in any field is a gift we can learn from. Consider this story: Auguste Rodin was approaching the height of his career success when he was awarded a huge commission: to create a statue of Honore de Balzac, … Continue reading →

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle If you think of a field in which constantly honing one’s skills is critical, medicine is a natural. New technology and research are always … Continue reading →

Autumn The morns are meeker than they were,The nuts are getting brown;The berry’s cheek is plumper,The rose is out of town. The maple wears a gayer scarf,The field a scarlet gown.Lest I should be old-fashioned,I’ll put a trinket on. Emily … Continue reading →

In my rambles today, I came across a sheaf of quotes by Muhammad Ali, many of which seem fresh and energizing. He’s surely one guy who wrote his own story in his own way! Some of his words to ponder: … Continue reading →

Here’s a story Steve Job told at a college commencement: “I was lucky. I found what I loved to do early in life. Wow and I started Apple in my parents’ garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and … Continue reading →

“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” H.G. Wells Today, September 21, is the birthday of the legendary English author, H.G. Well, who challenged us to enter uncharted worlds and wrote more than 50 novels. He didn’t mince words! … Continue reading →

An inspiring story: When the award-winning actor Kirk Douglas presented at the Academy Awards in 1997, it was a huge triumph for him. Not long before, he’d suffered a serious stroke that left him speaking with a stutter. To his … Continue reading →