Monthly Archives: December 2023

“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” Napoleon Hill Scanning a bookshelf in my tiny office, I chanced to come across Think & Grow Rich, a classic by Napoleon Hill. Yes, it’s a primer on … Continue reading →

Writerly words of wisdom I wanted to share with you today: “Let each day’s work absorb your entire energies, and satisfy your widest ambition.” William Osler “As we approach an experience that should be fun, we should remain open to … Continue reading →

Among the Rocks Robert Browning Oh, good gigantic smile of the old brown earth.This autumn morning! How he sets his bonesTo bask in the sun, and thrusts out knees and feetFor the ripple to run over in its mirth:Listening the … Continue reading →

In Creativity, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the psychologist who coined the term “flow,” talks about small surprises that delight and inspire: “Try to be surprised by something every day. It could be something you see, hear, or read about. Stop to look … Continue reading →