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There is no substitute for hard work.
There is no substitute for hard work.
In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is
so constituted as to maximize play. The best read more
In terms of the game theory, we might say the universe is
so constituted as to maximize play. The best games are not those in which
all goes smoothly and steadily toward a certain conclusion, but those in
which the outcome is always in doubt. Similarly, the geometry of life is
designed to keep us at the point of maximum tension between certainty and
uncertainty, order and chaos. Every important call is a close one. We
survive and evolve by the skin of our teeth. We really wouldn't want it
any other way.
Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your
foot on first.
Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your
foot on first.
The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his
work and his play, his labor and his read more
The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his
work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his
information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows
which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he
does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him
he's always doing both.
Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.
Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.
If the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple
we couldn't.
If the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple
we couldn't.
Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.
Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.
The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving read more
The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an
invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.
Good writing is clear thinking made visible.
Good writing is clear thinking made visible.
