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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) You probably don’t know anyone who enjoys failing. Failing doesn’t feel good. In fact, the fear of feeling the pain of failing stops many from even attempting. Highly successful folks have tried and failed countless times. That’s…