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Acts of kindness
“Rules of Civility“ part 3 0:04:45 An act of generosity…
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Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
– Nir Eyal podcast of similar title – compare this character building, with today’s culture of safe rooms… As I was walking into the supermarket, someone I knew was walking out, I had a fraction of a second to interact with them. Normally I would just greet them with a “Hello” and maybe throw in…
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Crowdsourcing Wisdom
– Radio show: host picks topic, listeners call in and share their thoughts and wisdom
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The Two Important Things in Politics
I’m listening to a podcast interview, and the guest mentioned this quote: “there are two things that are important in politics. The first is money and I can’t remember the second.” Senator Mark Hanna (1895)
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Deniers
– the principle of denying oneself of their immediate desires (delayed gratification). – its impact on personal development. – its impact on happiness – can someone ever change? – how do you know what type of person someone is.
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“How easy it is to make people believe a lie, and [how] hard it is to undo that work again!”
Mark Twain Article in City Journal, spring 2022. By John Tierney
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“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
Mark Twain
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Foundation vs Chain
Those who created an organization are the foundation. A good foundation is essential. A good metaphor. However an organization can also be viewed as a chain. Each link is important. The chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
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And then what?
-Rabbi Meth’s sermon
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It’s All Good
– lesson from my son – Aberdeen Judy R. , learning how to deal with her from Marlene R – How nice it felt in Allentown, sine I followed the path of positivity