Showing posts with label Quotes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quotes. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Convenience Beats Quality
A VC: Convenience Beats Quality: "The ability to do something is so much more important than the ability to do it in high quality. That will come in time of course." - Fred Wilson, VC
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Karma
desire is the key, it reframes reality - A blog
"How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours."
Buddhist saying
"How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours."
Buddhist saying
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Quote: On the Individual
Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity.
- Christopher Morley
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Quote: Luck
I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson
Monday, March 10, 2008
Quote: On Positivity
“I will never attend an anti-war rally. If you have a peace rally, invite me” – Mother Terresa
Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Quote: Secret Destinations
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware” Martin Buber
Why do you travel? What do you want from it? Do you travel to "get away" or to "get to?" Do you want to observe or do you want to participate? All is good, but what do you want, right?
Why do you travel? What do you want from it? Do you travel to "get away" or to "get to?" Do you want to observe or do you want to participate? All is good, but what do you want, right?
Monday, January 28, 2008
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Book: The Shovel Revival
The Shovel Revival, Zephyros Major
While I have never read a book about motorcycle culture I couldn’t help but pick up this 43 page manifesto as the author’s name struck a familiar chord. I found the book would do the same. You see, what is facing the motorcyclist today, be him a true rough rider or the weekend yuppie, is the same dilemma that s facing America and frankly, the globalized world. What is selling out and what is living true, and isn’t it possible that selling out to something could end up as a means of being true to oneself.
The book takes you though the evolution of the motorcycle culture and how it reached its state today. Then, it goes on to discuss what might become of it, and what should best become of it. It is the hope of something even better than what has materialized today, the integration of not just many, but all riders.
Major puts it best as he says “It is a matter of opening the gates, or tallying, re-invigorating and re-inviting the masses, of adopting an attitude of action, and of spreading the good word that the secret to happiness may just lie in challenging yourself to go after it.” And as I type that I can’t help but wonder if that statement isn’t just good for revitalizing and improving motorcycling spirit, but might be ideally applied to America as we remind ourselves, and the rest of the world, that we’re on to something pretty good.
I look forward to the day I’m working quads on the river, rain pouring down, and a few too many beers in sight.
While I have never read a book about motorcycle culture I couldn’t help but pick up this 43 page manifesto as the author’s name struck a familiar chord. I found the book would do the same. You see, what is facing the motorcyclist today, be him a true rough rider or the weekend yuppie, is the same dilemma that s facing America and frankly, the globalized world. What is selling out and what is living true, and isn’t it possible that selling out to something could end up as a means of being true to oneself.
The book takes you though the evolution of the motorcycle culture and how it reached its state today. Then, it goes on to discuss what might become of it, and what should best become of it. It is the hope of something even better than what has materialized today, the integration of not just many, but all riders.
Major puts it best as he says “It is a matter of opening the gates, or tallying, re-invigorating and re-inviting the masses, of adopting an attitude of action, and of spreading the good word that the secret to happiness may just lie in challenging yourself to go after it.” And as I type that I can’t help but wonder if that statement isn’t just good for revitalizing and improving motorcycling spirit, but might be ideally applied to America as we remind ourselves, and the rest of the world, that we’re on to something pretty good.
I look forward to the day I’m working quads on the river, rain pouring down, and a few too many beers in sight.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Article: On the Road
Sal Paradise at 50 - New York Times
David Brooks reviews contemporary thinking on Jack's "On the Road" as it turns 50. Some would tell you it is about Jack's loneliness. I think it is a safe bet to read "On the Road" and tap in to that energy. Let's go Sal.
“Besides, he knew the road would get more interesting, especially ahead, always ahead” – Jack Kerouac, On the Road
David Brooks reviews contemporary thinking on Jack's "On the Road" as it turns 50. Some would tell you it is about Jack's loneliness. I think it is a safe bet to read "On the Road" and tap in to that energy. Let's go Sal.
“Besides, he knew the road would get more interesting, especially ahead, always ahead” – Jack Kerouac, On the Road
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Quote: Hate
We hate some persons because we do not know them; and we will not know them because we hate them.
- Charles Caleb Colton
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Quote: Move the Piano
Too many people are ready to carry the stool when the piano needs to be moved.
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
Quote: Life
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
Soren Kierkegaard
Danish philosopher (1813 - 1855)
Soren Kierkegaard
Danish philosopher (1813 - 1855)
Friday, April 27, 2007
Einstein on Innovation
China Needs an Einstein. So Do We. - New York Times
Friedman does a good job relating Einstein's insistence that freedom is required for innovation. China lacks some of the openness required for the innovation that is speculated for the 21st century.
This Einstein quote resonates with me:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge”
Friedman does a good job relating Einstein's insistence that freedom is required for innovation. China lacks some of the openness required for the innovation that is speculated for the 21st century.
This Einstein quote resonates with me:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge”
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Article: Enjoy Some Violin
Pearls Before Breakfast - washingtonpost.com
Article picked up by the Freakonomics Blog, and as it mentions, one of the best newspaper articles in awhile. Read this, and then read it again one day.
A guy playing a violin at the top of the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Stop in D.C. Do you stop an listen or do you walk on buy to get to your busy job and be busy. It is the nature of American life to get where you are going and perhaps counter culture to stop and appreciate what you hear. I hope that I would have at least given the guy a glance. I'm reminded of sitting at a cafe in Barcelona when a Violinist happened by and I was lucky enough to be in the right place, and perhaps more importantly, in the right mind set to appreciate the music.
Article picked up by the Freakonomics Blog, and as it mentions, one of the best newspaper articles in awhile. Read this, and then read it again one day.
A guy playing a violin at the top of the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Stop in D.C. Do you stop an listen or do you walk on buy to get to your busy job and be busy. It is the nature of American life to get where you are going and perhaps counter culture to stop and appreciate what you hear. I hope that I would have at least given the guy a glance. I'm reminded of sitting at a cafe in Barcelona when a Violinist happened by and I was lucky enough to be in the right place, and perhaps more importantly, in the right mind set to appreciate the music.
What is this life if, full of care,We have no time to stand and stare.
-- from "Leisure," by W.H. Davies
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Quote: Inspiration
You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. - Jack London
Monday, March 26, 2007
Quote: Understanding
It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it. - Upton Sinclair
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Sunday, January 11, 2004
Book: Gates of Fire
Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield
1/11/04
Gates of Fire tells the story of the point of view of a Squire for a platoon commander at the Greek Battle of Thermopylae against the Persians. The book starts by relaying the Squire’s life and how he came to be a Spartan squire. The rigors of training, the abuse that prepares men for the abuse of battle.
The book then recounts the battle where the Greeks held off the assault of hundreds of thousands of Persians with only 4000 soldiers. The book teaches leadership and attempts to explain why worriers do it. It also reminds us that the opposite of fear, is love.
Notes:
Dienekes, Platoon Commander, all of his life
Leonidas, King of Sparta
Polynikes, Commander, scout, etc.
Olympus, Commander
The battle of Thermopylae, Spartans of Lakedaemon
Dienekes showing leadership after a battle, the role of an officer:
“To prevent those under his command, at all stages of battle- before, during, and after- from becoming “possessed.” To free their valor when flagged and rein in their furry when it is threatened to take them out of hand.”
Dienekos teaches:
As all born, hw was primarily a student, he studied fear, and its opposite..
Leonides on leading men before departing:
Men will look to you, act as you do, don’t keep to your self, circulate, and let the men see you unafraid. When there is work, start first, finish last. Sleep among your men, keep men busy, talk turns to fear, action produces appetite for action.
Dinkens teaches that Spartans teaches fear conquers fear. (of exclusion from the pack, dishonor), but that rage, action out of fear.
When Domineche (Childhood “sister” leaves Xeo):
“Let neither of us pity the other,” my cousin spoke in parting; we are all where we must be and will do what we must.
Dinkens “fear is love”
Dinkens to men as the prep for final combat:
“Here is what you do, friends, forget country, forget wife and children and freedom. Forget every concept, however noble, that you imagine you fight for here today. Act for this alone, for the man who stands at your shoulder. He is everything and everything is contained within him. That’s all I know and that all I can tell you.”
Xeo explains what a kind is: One who endures with his men then respects the envy.
Dinkens reveals strength of women. When king tell why her husband and son were chosen to fight. Because she could handle it and set the example- “Those were the last tears of mine, my lord, that the sun will ever see”
1/11/04
Gates of Fire tells the story of the point of view of a Squire for a platoon commander at the Greek Battle of Thermopylae against the Persians. The book starts by relaying the Squire’s life and how he came to be a Spartan squire. The rigors of training, the abuse that prepares men for the abuse of battle.
The book then recounts the battle where the Greeks held off the assault of hundreds of thousands of Persians with only 4000 soldiers. The book teaches leadership and attempts to explain why worriers do it. It also reminds us that the opposite of fear, is love.
Notes:
Dienekes, Platoon Commander, all of his life
Leonidas, King of Sparta
Polynikes, Commander, scout, etc.
Olympus, Commander
The battle of Thermopylae, Spartans of Lakedaemon
Dienekes showing leadership after a battle, the role of an officer:
“To prevent those under his command, at all stages of battle- before, during, and after- from becoming “possessed.” To free their valor when flagged and rein in their furry when it is threatened to take them out of hand.”
Dienekos teaches:
As all born, hw was primarily a student, he studied fear, and its opposite..
Leonides on leading men before departing:
Men will look to you, act as you do, don’t keep to your self, circulate, and let the men see you unafraid. When there is work, start first, finish last. Sleep among your men, keep men busy, talk turns to fear, action produces appetite for action.
Dinkens teaches that Spartans teaches fear conquers fear. (of exclusion from the pack, dishonor), but that rage, action out of fear.
When Domineche (Childhood “sister” leaves Xeo):
“Let neither of us pity the other,” my cousin spoke in parting; we are all where we must be and will do what we must.
Dinkens “fear is love”
Dinkens to men as the prep for final combat:
“Here is what you do, friends, forget country, forget wife and children and freedom. Forget every concept, however noble, that you imagine you fight for here today. Act for this alone, for the man who stands at your shoulder. He is everything and everything is contained within him. That’s all I know and that all I can tell you.”
Xeo explains what a kind is: One who endures with his men then respects the envy.
Dinkens reveals strength of women. When king tell why her husband and son were chosen to fight. Because she could handle it and set the example- “Those were the last tears of mine, my lord, that the sun will ever see”
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