Dipper and the Bucket

Dipper and the Bucket

The Theory of the Dipper and the Bucket Each of us has an invisible bucket. It is constantly emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it’s empty, we feel awful. Each of us also has an invisible dipper....
Motivation Manifesto Part Four

Motivation Manifesto Part Four

1. We Shall Meet Life With Full Presence and Power. 2. We Shall Reclaim Our Agenda. 3. We Shall Defeat Our Demons. 4. We Shall Advance With Abandon. 5. We Shall Practice Joy And Gratitude. 6. We Shall Not Break Our Integrity. 7. We Shall Inspire Greatness. As we...
Beginnings  …for a new year

Beginnings …for a new year

“Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.” -Michael Josephson “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” -Seneca “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”...
The Joy of Being Wrong

The Joy of Being Wrong

…or, “The Thrill of Not Believing Everything You Think” I have a pair of beige, stonewashed jeans that I love. A friend of mine once made the mistake of calling them gray, so I corrected her. A spirited disagreement ensued, and I enlisted the help of various passersby...
Success vs Excellence

Success vs Excellence

What is the difference between Success and Excellence? Success is based on a comparison with others. Excellence is measured against your own potential. The only comparison I should be managing is with myself. Will I be better tomorrow than I am today? Will I be more...
Tenacity

Tenacity

Tenacity [tuh-nas-i-tee] noun _____________________ the quality of being very determined; persistent forward momentum with a game plan; to never stop trying to achieve a goal even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds “There are risks and costs to action. But...

Weekly Farm News

Sergio’s crew hard at work cleaning the fuelling station pad