Achievers reject rejection

We have the choice of internalising or externalizing our failure. Lincoln is quoted as saying, “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Psychologist Martin Seligman says “People who blame themselves when they fail…think they are worthless, talentless and unloveable. People who blame external events do not lose self-esteem … Continue reading →

Achievers see failure as temporary

There’s a story of a king, who, overcome by the pressures of his position, asked a sage the secret of that sage’s serenity. The sage gave him a gift, a ring with an inscription on it. It turned out to be the king’s greatest treasure. After the king glanced at the ring, he would exhibit … Continue reading →

Technology….is it making life faster?

Mobile technologies are everywhere. Never have so many batteries been carried around by so many people. The centrepiece of the battery carrying revolution is certainly the mobile phone. It’s cousins, the smartphone, tablets and portable computers are variations on the deeper theme of the phone. Of course many people rarely use their devices for voice. … Continue reading →

An Enthusiasm for Success

“I have no pride, I’ll do anything that’s necessary to get people involved. I am a dispenser of enthusiasm” – Benjamin Zander, conductor, Boston Philharmonic I’ve created this blog to share my enthusiasm for philosophy, science, history and success literature.   There are many excellent books out there, and I’d like to share my thoughts, summaries … Continue reading →