Observations on Life

Life on Purpose

02.20.2012

As I mentioned yesterday, cynicism is nothing more than the absence of radiance in individual expression. By radiance I do not mean the false and groundless optimism that some people manufacture by mental gymnastics or through intention and therefore “have.” The radiance of which I speak is the outward evidence of the presence of the [...]

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Your Central Purpose

02.19.2012

A friend visiting from Colorado asked an important question over lunch a couple of days ago, the answer to which finally surfaced during a quiet moment earlier today. While I didn’t ask, I imagine the question was asked as he is at an age (mid 20s) where I recall noticing the same thing in the [...]

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The Attitude of Cynicism

02.18.2012

It is commonly assumed that the attitude of cynicism is something that is caught, like a cold or flu, at a certain point in life. Some contract it earlier than others, but the majority of cases seem to develop in what is known as mid-life. Secondary symptoms often accompany the heart-hardening attitude called cynicism. Men [...]

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A Healthy World

02.17.2012

While I am incredibly grateful for the education I received at the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College, I must admit that there was one area of function that I was not adequately prepared for as I moved on from school to the “real world” of owning and managing small businesses. I was [...]

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A Worthy Purpose

02.16.2012

“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” ~ Helen Keller To be faithful to a worthy purpose you must first become aware of it. But how? Many make the mistake of taking an outside-in approach. They are driven [...]

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Catalyst for Change

02.15.2012

“If you want to make enemies, try to change something.” ~ Woodrow Wilson Funny enough, the first enemy you will likely encounter when changing something, anything, is yourself. Inertia is a powerful force in human nature and the legions of the status quo will quickly train their weapons on you should you threaten their possessions [...]

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