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Speech topic: What does g-d want?
Ref: shacharit (p 16) Aylu d’varim…, from Shabbat 127a There is no prescribed amount Why not? What character trait is G-d trying to teach us, build in us? Look up the Talmud ref Shab 127a. Is the text there the same as in the siddur? If not, why not? Check Peah 1:1
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Said. Me. Now.
Before you open your mouth, ask yourself three questions: Does it have to be SAID? Does it have to be said by ME? Does it have to be said by me, NOW?
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Can love be transactional?
If it is, is it truly love? Is it necessary? Are transactions the foundation? Story: Rabbi Vogel’s speech at son’s ufruff. He repeated his father’s speech (or was it Rabbi Shochet his father-in-law?) about giving your spouse a “blank check” I quoted Dennis. To make sure the check doesn’t bounce, you need to make deposits…
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If you’re so smart, how come you aren’t rich?
As a child, this was a typical ad hominem response someone would say when they didn’t have a meaningful reply. It was never intended to be anything other than a face-saving mechanism to stop the argument/debate. I recently read an article that made me think about the underlying fallacy of the statement. The assumption is…
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Never Explain
“Never explain — your friends do not need it, and your enemies will not believe you anyway.” Elbert Hubbard
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Working in intervals
I’m subscribed to emails from Darius Foroux. He sends out short messages and tips for improving your life, and today’s message struck a chord with me. I’ve tried using the Pomodoro method in the past, I’ve tried “Time boxing“. I’ve seen the benefits, but I can’t seem to stick with it. I always continue working…
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Everyone thinks of changing the world
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy
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Shake hands like a man
Remembering Arthur Lacher
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Why is life so difficult?
– Tim Hausdorff’s words to me in 1994 … because we make it so.
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You can’t please everyone
But it’s all right now, I’ve learned my lesson wellYou see, you can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself “Garden Party” by Ricky Nelson Discuss: Always being pulled in multiple directions People are never satisfied In the end, do what you think is best. Do what makes you happy. It’s a lesson I’ve…