May 4, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on What’s Truly Impressive: “how much better is it to be known for doing well by many than for living extravagantly? How much more worthy than spending on sticks and stones is it to spend on people? What’s Truly Impressive: “how much better is it to be known for doing well by many than for living extravagantly? How much more worthy than spending on sticks and stones is it to spend on people?
May 3, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Show, Not Tell, What You Know: would I be better saying words or letting my actions and choices illustrate that knowledge for me? Show, Not Tell, What You Know: would I be better saying words or letting my actions and choices illustrate that knowledge for me?
May 2, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Be the Person You Want to Be: it’s not enough to wish and hope. One must act- and act right. Be the Person You Want to Be: it’s not enough to wish and hope. One must act- and act right.
May 1, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Make Character Your Loudest Statement Make Character Your Loudest Statement
April 30, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on What is in Keeping with Your Character? Character is a powerful defense in a world that would love to be able to seduce you, buy you, tempt you, and change you. What is in Keeping with Your Character? Character is a powerful defense in a world that would love to be able to seduce you, buy you, tempt you, and change you.
April 29, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Washing Away the Dust of Life: looking at the beautiful expanse of the sky is an antidote to the nagging pettiness of earthly concerns. Washing Away the Dust of Life: looking at the beautiful expanse of the sky is an antidote to the nagging pettiness of earthly concerns.
April 28, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Wants Make You a Servant: remember: taking the money, wanting the money – proverbially or literally- makes you a servant to the people who have it. Wants Make You a Servant: remember: taking the money, wanting the money – proverbially or literally- makes you a servant to the people who have it.
April 27, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Turn It Inside Out: by examining situations from the inside out, we can be less daunted by them, less likely to be swayed by them. Turn It Inside Out: by examining situations from the inside out, we can be less daunted by them, less likely to be swayed by them.
April 26, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on Things Happen in Training: by seeing each day and each situation as a kind of training exercise, the stakes suddenly become a lot lower. The way you interpret your own mistakes and the mistakes of other is suddenly a lot more generous. Things Happen in Training: by seeing each day and each situation as a kind of training exercise, the stakes suddenly become a lot lower. The way you interpret your own mistakes and the mistakes of other is suddenly a lot more generous.
April 25, 2017July 2, 2019lizziefortinLeave a Comment on There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Wrong: when someone points out a legitimate flaw in your belief or in your actions, they’re not criticizing you. They’re presenting a better alternative. Accept it! There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Wrong: when someone points out a legitimate flaw in your belief or in your actions, they’re not criticizing you. They’re presenting a better alternative. Accept it!
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