“I never think it’s a good idea to want anything too much”
This quote came from a lawyer, in context of negotiations for a contract. I thought it had much wider application in life. Maybe like the yoga yama of non-possessiveness. It’s kind of deep.
Category: Philosophy
Profound
“Learned. Forgot. Better off relearning anyway.”
Brian DeLeene’s entry in the book Six-Word Memoirs says it all for me tonight.
Sleaze Alert
I have learned that I am not always a good judge of character.
Asked and Answered
A Very Wise Friend taught me, today, that if you can’t get to an expert to help you work out your deepest issues and conflicts, sometimes you can ask the questions and listen for the answers – from yourself. Or from wherever.
It worked for her.
What works for you?
Blog and Learn
Today I learned that posting a simple concept on a blog can lead to learning the same concept described much more skillfully, in a posted comment. See January 7.
Keep ’em coming! What did you learn today?
Find the Key
OK, I did get this from a network TV show, but after 24 hours for it to sink in, I think it’s pretty profound.
And OK, it was in the context of manipulation (get someone to buy a car or give you the sketchy building permit), but it’s still a valid concept, which is: find the key. Find out where the other person is coming from, what’s going on in their life, what matters to them, and go from there. “Get it” first. Get them. Then ask. Maybe the lesson is just get them, never mind asking. What do you think?
Take the spot!
When you see a prime parking spot, just take it! Now! Don’t be itting there wondering if your car will fit and watch someone with the same size car just wriggle right into it. Move already!
