S:1438 Distinction: Resilient vs. Fragile
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Resilience is good. Bend with the wind but don’t break. Withstand pressure then return to form. Resilience has its place. Unless you want to change. To return to what was so before (to be resilient) is to […]
S:1432 Distinction: Ambition vs. Entitlement
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This Distinction has been succinctly defined by this author better than I could write it, thus here is his quote:“Ambition is when you expect yourself to close the gap between what you have and what you want.Entitlement […]
S:1430 Distinction: Know vs. Explain
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Some things in life simply can’t be explained. There is no vocabulary for them. But you Know, you get it. You don’t need a logical linear explanation. The power of a thunderstorm experienced. Especially if you’re in […]
S:1424 Distinction: Fulfillment vs. Success
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Fulfillment. To feel fulfilled is a wondrous state of being. Have you ever been really fulfilled? I mean for more than a few moments then rushing on to your next thing. Sometimes when success occurs it is […]
S:1417 Distinction: A Pro vs. A Natural
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Nearly everyone is naturally good at something. It’s in their wiring. Some use their talent to have early success, which can be a trap. For instance you know of athletes who rode their natural talents to success […]
S:1414 Distinction: Aware vs. Declare
S:1414 Distinction: Aware vs. Declare(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There is the well-known story of the discovery of Pluto. The planet, not the puppy. On February 18, 1930, Clyde W. Tombaugh first identified the discovery of the then-ninth planet. (Since downgraded to […]
S:1409 Distinction: Playground vs. Laboratory
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Playgrounds are not inherently better than laboratories as the order of the words in this Distinction might imply. Each have their place in a well-lived life. It’s the confusion between them which wants review. A hint is […]
S:1405 Distinction: Message vs. Story
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This is an essential Distinction to master to become an effective leader. Some people feel the need to paint a full-motion, vivid-color, emotion-rich story when they want to communicate an idea, thought, or principle. To them the […]
S:1400 Distinction: Setting vs. Object
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Consider a large ring, one presenting three stunning amethysts. It frequently draws positive comments about its beauty, style, and elegance. A significant piece of jewelry. When looked at more closely – which most admirers do not do […]
S:1390 Distinction: Work-In-Progress vs. Work-In-Process
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) The phrase ‘He’s a work-in-process’ is used to describe someone who is still emerging into a new state. Not fully formed, their cake not yet baked. To others they can look disorganized, uncertain, confused, lost even. Sometimes […]
