I have always been intrigued by what was over the hill, around the corner, or behind the curtain. It’s not necessarily because I was curious; it was more about dispelling the unknown and breaking boundaries. Okay…there was a little curiosity involved. There is so much to experience and enjoy in this world, and I don’t […]
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You may have been asked this question when you were a kid or even asked a child yourself. The answers can vary a lot. Johnny wants to be an astronaut, Rebecca wants to be a singer, and Lorna wants to be a surgeon. Rafael wants […]
When you look at successful companies or entrepreneurs, you will find they share some similar characteristics. Today’s fortune covers a few of them that we can take to heart. Life is all about choices; sometimes, we must take risks to accomplish our goals. Between fashion trends and fickle consumers, being first, different, or a little […]
Life is all about choices and the obstacles that we overcome. Making those decisions can be daunting, and taking that first step or major leap means change and the unknown. Whatever the reason, if we find ourselves in uncharted territory, we can use different methods to overcome adversity. There is a certain balance between caution […]
What is a genius? Some people think it is a person with a high IQ. Lots of geniuses have excellent knowledge in their fields, but there is more to being a genius than intelligence. Now, I’m not a genius, but I have known many intelligent people who I thought fit the bill but failed due […]
I didn’t think much about it when I pulled the fortune for today’s post last week. I set it on my desk and promised to write about it after Easter. Much has happened in the world since then. Fortune: Be mischievous and you will not be lonesome. The fortune sounded familiar, but I couldn’t remember […]
When we talk about capturing the essence of scientific exploration and the pursuit of knowledge, many quotes come to mind, but one attributed to Issac Asimov percolates to the top. “The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny…’” It reminds us to recognize […]
When wise Tyrion Lannister said, “That’s what I do: I drink, and I know things” in the Game of Thrones “Home” episode, I laughed out loud. I felt I could relate to the character at that moment. Although not because I drank. I do partake in something more than orange juice once in a while, […]
I spent New Year’s Eve with my family, and we watched the ball drop at midnight. The first ball drop in Times Square was on New Year’s Eve, 1907, partly due to a fireworks ban. The sparkling ball became an annual tradition to celebrate ringing in the new year, but it’s not the only thing […]
What is happiness? Many people search for it and come up empty-handed. Some think that they can find happiness in money. Others believe they can find it in fame. Companies try to convince us that we can be happy buying their products. They have slogans such as “Open happiness” (Coca-Cola®), “Makes mouths happy” (Twizzlers®), and […]