As I study the attitudes, perspectives, and philosophies of successful people throughout history, I am struck by how many of them share common elements in their worldviews. One characteristic of these outstanding people is their tendency to think, act, and live in the current moment.
Without being mindful of your focus, it is easy to dwell on the past or fret about the future.
Yesterday is a cancelled check, tomorrow is a promissory note, but today is cash—so we need to spend it wisely.
The great English poet John Donne reminded us that no one is an island. We are all interdependent on one another. Even in the most solitary of activities, it takes a team to create success. As you read these words in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication somewhere around the world, there are many people to thank for creating the connection between you and me.
Recently, a woman who is losing her sight called me. As a blind person myself, she wanted my advice on how she could become totally independent. I told her that total independence simply does not exist, whether you’re totally blind or fully sighted.
We live in a much more specialized and technical world than our ancestors. Seeking sound advice and guidance is more imperative than ever, but you must get this information from someone credible. It is vital to understand that in a specialized, technical world, credibility exists in a narrow range.
