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 […]
S:1388 Distinction: Common Sense vs. Common Practice
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) A phrase which gets bandied about is, “It’s just common sense.” The implication, by the bandier, is that because it’s clear to them it should be clear to everyone and if someone else doesn’t see what they […]
S:1386 Distinction: Unfold vs. Force
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There are times when forcing is appropriate. Observing the common occurrence of the use of force one could believe it’s the only way to accomplish results. But it’s not an enlightened way. Forcing can result in false […]
S:1379 Distinction: Fantasy vs. Science Fiction
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Arthur C. Clark once defined them like this: Fantasy is something that couldn’t happen, though often you wish it could, while science fiction is something that could happen, but usually you wouldn’t want it to. Both are […]
S:1370 Distinction: Aloud vs. Allowed
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) What does it mean to be allowed? To have permission? Granted something? Inherent in ‘allowed’ are separate-from and above-below. Someone or something or some system that is not you and is more powerful than you allows you […]
