Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it. W. Somerset Maugham There are very few truths on which we can all agree, regardless of our religious, political, or cultural leanings. Naps are … Read more
One of the most quoted (and, if I may, cliched) references in time management and productivity is the Big Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water analogy. The metaphor originates from a technique often attributed to productivity guru Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The story goes like this: A professor stands … Read more
You can’t pay back, so you might as well pay it forward. Catherine Ryan Hyde Catherine Ryan Hide’s book Pay it Forward is the story of a twelve-year-old, Trevor. Inspired by a school assignment to develop an idea to improve the world, Trevor decides to be kind to three strangers and then asks each of … Read more
It’s not the physical characteristics of a place the human connections that make the place.