Rice University, Houston, Texas. Three blocks from my hotel.
Why tout unconventional?
Aren’t zealots frowned upon? Yet one zealot is being thanked, gratitude carved in stone no less, for unfaltering zeal.
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Is Zeal Wise?
Tag: Wisdom
His Attitude Changed At 22
People come and people go. It happens all day, every day. I was talking to Jacob, the cab driver from Friday’s post, and continued asking him questions about his Family and business. What struck me was how rapidly his son’s attitude changed.
I asked, “What was it that so dramatically changed him into being completely interested in helping you run your business?”
Jacob said it was when he told his son the story about being smart and being wise. His son’s friend is very smart and works in IT for a computer business. So Jacob asked his son who is wise, the smart friend or the guy who owns the business?
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Don’t Cry For Me
Some of our favorite vacation memories are things we least expected to happen.
Like what happened last night at this blog, during a casual bedtime conversation.
Or maybe it’s a story from someone you just met, like Joe, at the resort swimming pool where the kids were playing.
Twenty years ago, Joe’s Mom had anywhere from a few days to a couple weeks to live. Joe, now 47, was at her bedside, crying like a baby.
She asked him why he was crying, and he told her he was sad that she was going to die very soon.
She then asked him to stop crying, go for a walk, and then return to her bedside. She insisted that his walk include the halls of the Hospital’s third floor.
When Joe returned, his Mom made him promise to not cry for her anymore. “I’ve had 53 years and a great life.”
His Mom was a very wise woman.
Joe understood this after walking the halls as his mother had instructed.
She knew full well the third floor was the pediatric cancer ward.
Ownership Begets Responsibility
As we search for meaning in our lives, one of the most basic, foundational rules for success is this:
- Ownership begets responsibility
Wish there was better news. Those of you who stick around have hope that you’ll live by this.
Those that leave, well, unfortunately, it was predictable.
There is no attempt to hurt anyone’s feelings. Sooner or later though, we get a second chance. I’ve grabbed mine.
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MidLife Clear Conscience?
“What can be added to the happiness of a person who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscious?” — unknown
If ever there was a logical goal in life, perhaps this one should be near the top.
Simple.
Elusive.
Impossible?