By Garrett Gunderson Financial institutions are genius marketers. They are able to get millions of Americans to hand over their money with very little thought taken, very little knowledge of the so-called investments offered, and even less control of their investments. When the evidence is plainly presented, it becomes overwhelmingly clear … [Read more...]
The Vital Shift From Issues to Forms
January 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Kyle Roberts You can never change things by fighting the present reality. Instead, change the model that has created it, and the reality will change automatically. Another way to say this is you can never change things by haggling over issues and their complex nature. Instead reexamine the form, or the structure, or the system that … [Read more...]
In Defense of the Flip-Flop
January 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Dave Wilson “I have no other end in this writing, but only to discover myself, who, also, shall, peradventure, be another thing tomorrow, if I chance to meet any new instruction to change me.” – Montaigne The term flip-flop has become as ubiquitous in accusatory politics as the ridiculous “footwear” that bear the same name have become in … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: Through the Lavatory Window by John Horder
January 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. Through the Lavatory Window John Horder I see heaven Through the lavatory window. I see God On the tips of the branches In amongst the leaves of the branches, I see God Through the lavatory window. He is mule-aching about Amongst the trout At the bottom of the sea. He is a … [Read more...]
Building With Kryptonite: Small Business ‘Bailout’ and the Future of the American Economy
January 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
by Oliver DeMille When recessions make things difficult for a lot of people across the nation — especially when accompanied by high unemployment — many turn against markets and seek government solutions to economic challenges. This is both predictable and understandable. But one group typically responds in a different way that is … [Read more...]
Anyone Could Lead Perfect People
January 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady Leadership is with, for, and about people. One of the most important things for a leader to learn is how to deal with people. I am amazed at the vast variety of people in our world. From different cultures, races, creeds, geographical locations, and a whole host of other orientations, the range of people out there is extremely … [Read more...]
Climbing Through Pain
January 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward I once read a profound book by Robert Grudin, The Grace of Great Things. It describes a philosophy of innovation and creation and really makes you think and helps you understand why new ideas are attacked so aggressively. In the section "Ethics of Creativity," Grudin says: "To be truly open to any experience, the mind … [Read more...]
Learning in Earth School
January 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio Human beings repeat the same mistakes over and over. We see this tendency with people who have many relationships, but none work. We see people have many jobs, but none offer satisfaction. We live in a school called Earth. Every person and event contains a valuable lesson. All lessons will be repeated until … [Read more...]
Abundance is a Choice
January 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Garrett Gunderson “Destiny is not a matter of chance; but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” -William Jennings Bryan The abundance paradigm is living with a sure knowledge that there are unlimited resources — material and otherwise — that can be shared and enjoyed through love, … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: From The Ballad of Reading Gaol by Oscar Wilde
January 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. from The Ballad of Reading Gaol Oscar Wilde I know not whether Laws be right, Or whether Laws be wrong All that we know who lie in gaol Is that the wall is strong; And that each day is like a year, A year whose days are long. But this I know, that every Law That men have made for Man, Since … [Read more...]
