The key isn’t to priotize

“The key is not to priorize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen Covey This powerful quote comes from a book titled “The 7

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It helps to see failure

“It helps to see failure as a road and not a wall.” Scott Adams I read this article today by Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert cartoons. Turns

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Don’t hide yourself.

“Don’t hide yourself. Be yourself.” – Indrani Smith I have a few confessions, and a few qualifications about this IQ: 1) I am a little bit proud of

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Suddenly a mist fell from my eyes

“Suddenly a mist fell from my eyes and I knew the way I had to take.” – Edvard Grieg Today’s quote comes from a Norwegian composer, who wrote

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You can be childlike

“You can be childlike without being childish. A child always wants to have fun. Ask yourself, ‘Am I having fun?'” – Christopher Meloni What a beautiful distinction: the

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Bad weather

“Bad weather always looks worse through a window.” – Tom Lehrer Interesting quote, this one. On the surface, it’s negative… But then the sentiment is a call to

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Our work should serve our life

“Our work should serve our life, and not the reverse.” – Israel Smith. Today’s IQ is from me, and is one of my deeply-held beliefs. I spoke about

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If opportunity doesn’t knock

So, what are you waiting for? Get hammering! With love, Israel. xo  

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Derive happiness in oneself

“Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.” – Henri Matisse Today’s IQ is a photo taken on my father-in-law’s

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Luck is when

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” – Oprah Today I don’t have a whole lot to write about, I’m afraid. Nor tomorrow, for that matter. I’m off to

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