Obedience In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. “Your Majesty,” said Prior Richard, “do … Continue reading “Calling”
Cain
Resource Kingdom Conflict, J. Stowell, Victor, 1985, p. 46.
C’s
The Five Criticizing, comparing, complaining, competing, correcting. Replace them with complimenting. Source unknown
Busy
Busyness & Greatness Lee Iacocca was a busy man running the Chrysler Corporation. Even so, he knew the value of taking time off: “I’m constantly amazed by the number of people who can’t seem to control their own schedules. Over the years, I’ve had many executives come to me and say with pride: ‘Boy, last … Continue reading “Busy”
Business Laws
The Rules • Business is made up of ambiguous victories and nebulous defeats. Claim them all as victories. • Keep track of what you do; someone is sure to ask. • Be comfortable around senior managers, or learn to fake it. • Never bring your boss a problem without some solution. You are getting paid … Continue reading “Business Laws”
Burnout (cf. Workaholic)
The Business of Living “… The prayer of the fourth-century church father Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, who prayed: ‘I am spent, O my Christ, Breath of my life. Perpetual stress and surge, in league together, make long, oh long this life, this business of living. Grappling with foes within and foes without, my soul hath … Continue reading “Burnout (cf. Workaholic)”
Bureaucracy (top-heavy)
The Vasa The Swedish navy felt the need to construct a huge battleship, with 64 guns set in two decks, for its fleet. The “Vasa” was a beautiful ship, but it was top-heavy and did not have adequate ballast. On August 10 it began its maiden voyage from the Stockholm harbor. While the crew waved … Continue reading “Bureaucracy (top-heavy)”
Burden
My Prayer My burdens keep me humble And they teach me to pray. If I murmur, if I grumble Forgive the words I say. Give me strength to just carry My load day to day. Just don’t take my burden Or my cross away. With the cross on my shoulder My feet cannot stray. For … Continue reading “Burden”
Build
A Builder Or a Wrecker As I watched them tear a building down A gang of men in a busy town With a ho-heave-ho, and a lusty yell They swung a beam and the side wall fell I asked the foreman, “Are these men skilled, And the men you’d hire if you wanted to build?” … Continue reading “Build”
Budget
Quote Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship. – B. Franklin Source unknown