To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics, and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.

To know even one life has breathed easier, because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded.

Why Routines Are Important: They Defend Against Chaos & Whim   In this age of endless distraction, the best offense is a great defense. If you don’t have a daily schedule in place that carves out time for your most important work, an endless dribble of emails and interruptions and…..

Have you heard the parable of the cracked pot? An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a…..

If you don’t have a tough constraint, make one up. Internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Twitter and Medium Ev Williams had few constraints to deal with as he works on his latest project. He realized that this freedom came with a price — how could he ensure his team didn’t…..

The 90/20 Rule of Working: How biological cadences can make you more effective. Have you ever noticed how some hours you’re absolutely cranking out work, whereas during other parts of the day you have to summon all your will just to focus for five measly minutes? Bestselling author Tony Schwartz…..

The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. For though my search for destiny – dependable propelling love – dealt me bitter blows and lay me cross the mortal plains, bedewed, bedimmed, morose… I know now that lovers don’t…..

One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. Carl Jung   A very wise…..

“How can I make life better?” -Jeff Bezos When you are 80 years old, and in a quiet moment of reflection narrating for only yourself the most personal version of your life story, the telling that will be most compact and meaningful will be the series of choices you have…..

You will be newbie forever. Get good at the beginner mode.   Writer and entrepreneur Kevin Kelly details the skills needed to handle the influx of 21st century technology. Some of my favorites: You will be newbie forever. Get good at the beginner mode. What do you give up? This one…..

When you’ve come to the edge of all the light that you know and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of 2 things will happen – there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.

Countless kisses sent far and wide to all beating hearts, to the you inside be your own Valentine, your own true love then close your eyes and feel those countless kisses return -Positivelypositive.com   On Valentine’s Day, I think about the people who are dear, People who add to life’s…..