(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   We know about the value of deferring pleasure, how it is considered a virtue and when viewed from certain angles, it is. To not be seduced by current pleasure is considered a mark of maturity. But since deferring…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Probably is useful … except when it isn’t. Probably is approximate. Probably uses assumptions, your experiences, intellect, and trends. A benefit of probably is speed. You don’t have to wait around long to take action when you’re probably…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   I went to see a popular movie the other day and didn’t much care for it because of the performance of the lead actor. As I thought about it I remembered that an actor has two things going…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Greg Brown has a song called ‘Loneliness House’ which uses the metaphor of withdrawing into a house, by himself, as an expression of what happens when he feels lonely. In the song he touches on some of the…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   > The New York Times Best Sellers list. > The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time. > The Top 40 Country-and-Western Songs. > Kindle’s Most Popular e-books. What do they have in common? They are all curated lists…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   There is someone you know who is perfect in all respects. They never make a mistake, are always on time, have terrific recall, are a master of planning, and live without fear. Who is this? You know them…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   It has been demonstrated that when a string is plucked on one guitar in a quiet room filled with guitars the equivalent string on the others will begin to vibrate. The other guitars are said to be in…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Recently a restored World War II bomber practiced landings at a nearby airport. The airplane is a B-29, the only one of its kind still in flying condition. Thousands of this type were built and flown in the…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Life is risky. Bet one day you even find it to be fatal! But life having risk doesn’t mean you have to live in fear. You can, instead, learn to mitigate your risks. “Be safe” was the routine parting…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   For vs. Against Yes vs. No Toward vs. Away From Pull vs. Push Discern vs. Judge The common thread through those Distinctions? The right side of each is primarily motivated by one or more fears. Until we catch…