Purposeful Debates
Most debates are little more than parallel speeches at unreceptive audiences. It could be otherwise, if we decided to make it so.
Most debates are little more than parallel speeches at unreceptive audiences. It could be otherwise, if we decided to make it so.
Without equal parts sharpening and cutting, any weapon becomes dull and useless. Balance is vital in becoming the most capable instrument you can be.
Common sense is essential for day-to-day decisions, but can be incredibly harmful if applied to questions of right and wrong.
Confidence is worth having, but requires constant maintenance.
Relationships aren’t easy, though perhaps even harder is ending one that isn’t working. If done right, a breakup party can be just what the doctor ordered.
Technology has given us an unparalleled ability to share knowledge, but has also allowed us to close ourselves off from new ideas like never before.
Anyone with ideas is prone to making bold statements, and it’s fine to explore these ideas, so long as we keep them in context.
Meditating is an excellent habit to get into, but being meditative is an even more valuable lifestyle choice.
It’s important to accept new people and ideas graciously, and it’s just as vital to accept those who don’t with the same friendly determination.
Most of the measurements we take in school, work, and life in general don’t tell us the whole story. In fact, what they tell us is perhaps the least valuable part of the story possible.