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Thought Tweet #583

by Rick Baker
On Oct 10, 2012

Thought Tweet #583 Toe the line and be ready to leap before opportunity knocks.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

'Self-Reliance', from 'Essays', (1841)

 

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Beyond Business | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #582

by Rick Baker
On Oct 9, 2012

Thought Tweet #582 Ignorance is bliss; enlightenment is bliss: only the working in between is challenging.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

For some reason, we have an old saying, "Ignorance is bliss." Obviously, that's an exaggeration...or is it?

At the other end of the spectrum, many gurus have taught, "Enlightenment is bliss." I think that may be true...however, not having reached that state I cannot say for sure.

Yes - work is challenging...it tests us, it resists our desires, and it strengthens us. 

And perhaps, as James Allen taught, perfection and work-mastery bring bliss as work-challenges vanish.

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Thought Tweet #581

by Rick Baker
On Oct 8, 2012

Thought Tweet #581 It's OK to have an ego; it's not OK when an ego has you.


The Thought Behind The Tweet

When it comes to ego, I believe moderation is the right course.

Eastern philosophies teach the merits of reduction of ego...removal of it to the extent that is possible. [Total removal of ego being a blissful state.]

Western capitalists have illustrated the serious damage caused by high, out-of-control egos.

It seems to me human beings were meant to have egos...why else would virtually all of us [if not all of us] have them? 

But, moderation is required...self-control, that is.

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Thought Tweet #580

by Rick Baker
On Oct 5, 2012

Thought Tweet #580 Maybe, curiosity kills cats; definitely, curiosity motivates people.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

Perhaps, many animals are curious. Certainly, some are...cats have a reputation for it. Human beings must be the most curious animal on Earth. Curiosity is in our DNA. Curiosity is the root of innovation, invention, and creativity.

[I don't think curiosity kills cats...it just makes them very interesting.]

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Curiosity - Invention, Innovation & Creativity | Humour | Thought Tweets

Thought Tweet #579

by Rick Baker
On Oct 4, 2012

Thought Tweet #579 When you get the hang of a thing you can execute it well.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

The English language contains some wonderful nuances...idioms, plays on words, double entendre, etc.

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Thought Tweet #578

by Rick Baker
On Oct 3, 2012

Thought Tweet #578 If you're so busy you can't catch your breath, you better give your Tic Tacs a head start.

 

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

If you spend your day fighting fires at work, that's a bitter pill to swallow. That can be remedied.

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Humour | I'm too busy! - I don't have time! | Thought Tweets

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