Great quote!
"We tend to add complexities to our challenges because if the
problem is simple to solve, then we have to change. And change is scary. So
when faced with a challenge we really don’t want to fix, we tend to
overcomplicate the issues." (43)
Acuff, Jon (2013-04-23). Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do
Work That Matters (p. 105). Lampo Press. Kindle Edition.
“Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'.” (13) Viktor Frankl
I recently just finished reading Succeeding when you’re supposed to fail by Rom Brafman. I would highly reccomend it to anyone. “Succeeding When You’re Supposed to Fail: The 6 Enduring Principles of High Achievement” (Rom Brafman) I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to do a thorough review for it as soon as possible. The book…
I'm always fascinated by the topic of forgiveness and how it works out in every day life. As a therapist, I can honestly say that it is perhaps the most troubling thing for many of my clients to face. Not their abuse, not their affairs, not their brokenness but the brokenness of others that has…
If you haven't read the book Decivsive yet, you should get it and make the time to read it. I read it last year and started giving it away to people.The book deals with better ways to make decisions. I tend to think that most people underestimate the value of looking at the system that…
It often reminds me of the story of the pharisee (a religious man, to be sure) who stood up and loudly proclaimed, “Lord, I thank you that I am not like other men, cheaters, sinners, adulterers….” Of course, the difference today is we would be more likely to hear a prayer about how we thank God that we are not like those poor fools who dress up in suits and miss the whole point of the gospel.
…What would bring his salvation to question? Well, the American Eagle on his shoulder, of course. We’re not all that far from there today, are we? How many people have their love of God questioned because they prefer to wear a suit and tie on Sunday morning?
"Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve." (14) ~Roger Lewin (as quoted by @AutismTips on Twitter).
