“The day we stop working to upgrade ourselves is the day we start to become obsolete.” Arnold Schwarzenegger
Category Archives: Quotes
Settling
Settling Sometimes it pays to accept and celebrate what we get. And sometimes, we only get something because we settled for it. It helps to be able to discern the difference between the two. Thanks Seth
Now these are great ideas!!!
FUTURE CANADA 18 Big Ideas to Supercharge Canada’s Economy By Claire Porter Robbins Canada is, by many metrics, a great country. But the recent trade war has underscored that it could benefit from some bold thinking to help propel it forward. Canada is at a crossroads. We have an increasingly complex relationship with our southern …
“Never alone…”
“Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” – Rachel Carson Although the followers of Rachel Carson became the radical left of the 21st century her passion for our Earth is exemplary.
Conflicts as a Process
This comes from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daily newsletter. Reminding us there is nothing inherently wrong with conflict and the process can be done in a harm free, constructive way designed to build instead of destroy. Mindset How Conflict Can Build Stronger Kids (And Adults) We often think that arguments between parents harm kids. But new research …
A Good Business
“A good business meets a demand, but it also has scarcity, network effects and market insulation.” Thanks, Seth Godin (genius business advisor)
What do cities and counties get in return for their public investment? (in sports facilities i.e. Major League Baseball stadiums)?
What do cities and counties get in return for their public investment? Scholarly econometric studies on the impact of professional sports stadiums are almost unanimous in their conclusion that they do not promote employment or per capita income growth (see here and here). Despite the outsized role they play in U.S. cultural life and in …
From the hyper-optimist and thought leader: Peter Diamandis
17 Habits to Live by: •Prioritize sleep •Eat less sugar •Exercise for 30 minutes •Cook more at home •Practice gratitude •Meditate •Don’t watch the news •Plan your day •Get a morning routine •Get a night routine •Track your finances •Set your goals •Cut back on alcohol •Invest in your future •Educate yourself always •Get out …
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Best possible outcome???
…AI that works alongside you in real-time, suggesting code as you type or refining your writing on the fly. They’re more like having a knowledgeable colleague looking over your shoulder than an intern working independently. …
Canadian Taxpayers Federation are trying to save you money!!
If politicians don’t want you to think they’re shady and only out for themselves, then they should stop doing shady, self-serving stuff like this. The Trudeau government wants to push back the next federal election (currently scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025) by one week. Politicians claim the election must be moved to Oct. 27, 2025, …
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