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Never Let the Perfect be the Enemy of the Good

“Never let the perfect be the enemy of the good”.  This is my preferred translation of Voltaire’s statement, sometimes also translated as “the best is the enemy of the good”.  I interpret it as a warning against perfectionism. Our writing … Continue reading

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The Best Time to Plant a Tree…

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. The botanical basis of this proverb is clear enough. Because it takes a long time to grow a tree, to have a nice-sized … Continue reading

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Set a Goal, Take an Action

How do one’s dreams turn into reality?  Through the actions one takes toward achieving them.  Self-help guru Tony Robbins likes to say “never leave the site of making a goal without taking an action toward this goal”, or as I’ve reworded it, making it a mantra … Continue reading

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