“What is Right Livelihood? “For most of us today, our identity hinges on what we do to make a living, and the search for meaningful work is becoming a concern for more and more of us. We want work that contributes to the individual and community welfare while doing no […]
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“I talk to a rabbi every morning and go over the Torah portion of the day.” — Ron Perelman, “How Did I Get Here?“, Bloomberg Businessweek, 13 June 2013
Some more about starting with the Other Person’s Win: When we plan to help another person Win, does it matter whether we start with Intention or Action? The MBA part of my brain is laughing at the question: “Dude — ‘Help Someone Win’ is a big enough leap for most […]
I firmly believe that the unrelenting pursuit of outward success is one of today’s chief sources of unhappiness. …[P]eople driven by success are rarely satisfied, no matter how high they climb-no accomplishment gives lasting satisfaction. Whenever they reach one level of success, they imagine yet another, higher level. The income […]
“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James (1842-1910) When we say “thank you”, we feed the soul.
“In Working Ourselves to Death, Diane Fassel notes this shadow side: “Everywhere I go it seems people are killing themselves with work, busyness, rushing, caring, and rescuing… John O. Neikirk calls it ‘the pain others applaud’…. I call it the cleanest of all the addictions. It is socially promoted because […]
“Work and play are the same. When you’re following your energy and doing what you want all the time, the distinction between work and play dissolves. Work is no longer what you have to do or play what you want to do. When you are doing what you love, you […]