Pursuit of Knowledge “If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us. The free mind is not a barking dog, to be tethered on a ten-foot chain” Adlai Stevenson Tweet Listen to the Episode The infamous detective Sherlock Holmes captivated the audience by solving the…
Knowledge Must be Used “Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.” Anton Chekhov Tweet Listen to the Episode I have said before, having knowledge without sharing is meaningless. I have also said knowledge is not only personable but actionable. Chekhov reiterates this with his quote. We must put our knowledge into…
Knowledge is to Share “Knowledge is the new rich, arm yourselves with it. ” Tomi Payne Tweet Listen to the Episode I conveyed more than once, knowledge is not simply information. Knowledge goes beyond having information for the sake of instruction, advice or intelligence. Knowledge is the practical understanding of a subject. This is an…
Stronger Children “It is easier to build stronger children than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglas Tweet Listen to the Episode As we see the decline of the nuclear family, and the learning loss for our children, Frederick Douglas quote comes to mind. While it may be easier to build stronger children, we continue to…
Take a Picture “Take More Pictures, Storage is Unlimited, Memories are Fleeting and Life is Short.” unknown Tweet Listen to the Episode While time technically is the same for all, it appears to run faster the older we become. This feeling of time slowing down or speeding up is a term called psychological time. A…
Perfection and Excellence “Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process. ” Jerry Moran Tweet Listen to the Episode Tasks and process deals with the actions providing an end goal. Depending on how well those tasks are completed affects the end goal. Even the smaller tasks will…
Information is not Knowledge “Collecting Information does not Increase your knowledge.” unknown Tweet Listen to the Episode I often hear the phrase, “I heard” or “I read somewhere.” Information comes in different forms, through sight, sound, and experiences. However, information is not knowledge. Knowledge is an awareness or familiarity of a fact or situation. Information…
New and Shiny Does not Equal Process “Creative products are always shiny and new; the creative process is ancient and unchanging.” Silvano Arieti Tweet Listen to the Episode Too often we become fascinated with the advanced or upgraded version. Whether this involves technology, tools, or anything you want to include. Generally, the update is to…
Altering Changes “Sometimes in life, a sudden situation, a moment in time, alters your whole life, forever changes the road ahead.” Ahmad Ardalan, Baghdad: The Final Gathering Tweet Listen to the Episode Tiny changes in life are natural and should be expected. As we travel our individual roads, these small changes help determine our route,…
Our Reactions During Difficult Times “No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse.” Randy Pausch Tweet Listen to the Episode Everyone goes through valleys and difficult times. You may be entering a valley now or feel like the current one will never end. Randy Pausch warns us, regardless of the current…
