Listening for alternative views

Tuesday July 12, 2011 #332  “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read & write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”  ~Alvin Toffler There is an incredible amount of information flowing at us constantly via our smart phones,...

Banish blind spots and ignorance

Thursday March 31, 2011 #303 “Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives.” ~James Madison I am an avid learner.  Moreover, I love to learn about a variety of subjects,...

Listen and learn

Thursday November 11, 2010 #271  “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”  ~GB Shaw Watching today’s dysfunctional American political scene is truly maddening.  Two groups of people with extreme,...

People like you

Tuesday November 2, 2010 #268  “Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” ~Albert Einstein I am attracted to people who are life-long learners.  People who are curious and excited by new experiences and new knowledge. ...

Success from failure

Thursday September 30, 2010 #259  “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” ~Truman Capote This simple but powerful truth is worth repeating over and over again:  Failure in the pursuit of worthy goals is wonderful.  Yes, failure doesn’t...