Quantity over quality

When it comes to creativity and innovation, quantity beats quality. Take Thomas Edison as an example. He had a staggering 1,094 patents to his name. Another estimated 500-600 were unsuccessful or abandoned patent applications. Now I’m not saying you should spew out nonsense or make piles of garbage for the sake of quantity. Learn from … Read more

This too shall pass

As the ancient Persian fable goes, a powerful king challenged his sages to give him something that would make him happy when he is sad. The wise men deliberated and produced a ring with the inscription, “this too shall pass”. This famous proverb is most commonly used when people are going through tough times. However, … Read more

Patience

Immediate responses. Instant rewards. Now. The world is getting faster and faster. Demands from bosses, clients, and customers. We want deliveries as soon as we confirm a purchase. It’s no wonder, we’re bombarded with the lure of get rich quick schemes and too-good-to-be-true weight loss programs. These industries continue to thrive because the culture of … Read more