Thursday, May 22, 2008

Timeless Wisdom

18 themes of timeless wisdom from TellmeOmuse. Take them to heart!

1~Think carefully about what you’re pursuing … and how you’re pursuing it.
2~There is a right and a wrong time for modesty, but never a good
time for hubris.
3~Fear less.
4~
Leaders need strategies.
5~
Stay awake or you may pay dearly.
6~ Use power to empower.
7~ Honor the guest-host relationship.
8~ Do not be fooled by disguises, beggars can be heroes.
9~Treat all people with dignity
10~ Accept the guidance of wise women and the advice of wise men.
11~
Honor solemn oaths.
12~
Realize the potential for enemies to become friends.
13~
Maintain your vision, even in the face of temptation and despair.
14~When between a rock and a hard place, select the path that minimizes loss.
15~
When in doubt, test before acting.
16~Take personal responsibility for your actions.
17~You’re not home, until you’re home.
18~There comes a time when the fighting must stop.

#13 & 14 are my favorites. How about the rest of you?

Robin, the lonely blog mistress

3 comments:

stexeira said...
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stexeira said...

Interesting. A few comments follow.

1~Think carefully about what you’re pursuing … and how you’re pursuing it. WHY NOT THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT EVERYTHING?
2~There is a right and a wrong time for modesty, but never a good time for hubris. THERE CAN'T EVER BE A TIME THAT IS BOTH RIGHT AND WRONG FOR ANYTHING.
3~Fear less. SO WHAT IS THE RIGHT AMOUNT TO FEAR? AND HOW DO YOU KNOW I'M NOT FEARING EXACTLY THAT MUCH?
4~Leaders need strategies. ACTUALLY LEADERS NEED TO LEAD. IT'S STRATEGISTS WHO NEED STRATEGIES. SEEMS PRETTY STRAIGHTFORWARD DON'T YOU THINK?
5~Stay awake or you may pay dearly. THEY'RE INSTITUTING A FINE FOR SLEEPING NOW?
6~ Use power to empower. HOW WOULD YOU DO THAT IF YOU ARE DISEMPOWERED TO BEGIN WITH? THINK ABOUT THIS FOR A SECOND, YOU'LL GET IT.
7~ Honor the guest-host relationship. ARE WE TALKING STATUES HERE OR WHAT?
8~ Do not be fooled by disguises, beggars can be heroes. AND SOME NEWSPAPER REPORTERS ARE ACTUALLY SUPERMAN.
9~Treat all people with dignity. DUH.
10~ Accept the guidance of wise women and the advice of wise men. WHY NOT ACCEPT THE ADVICE OF WISE WOMEN? DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING AGAINST WOMEN'S ADVICE?
11~Honor solemn oaths. SHOULDN'T WE HONOR ALL OATHS?
12~Realize the potential for enemies to become friends. I THINK WE WOULD DO WELL TO BE MORE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FRIENDS TO BECOME ENEMIES (A MUCH MORE COMMON OCCURRENCE).
13~Maintain your vision, even in the face of temptation and despair. DONT' KNOCK TEMPTATION. IT MAY NOT HAVE WORKED WELL FOR ADAM & EVE, BUT IT HAS ITS PLACE.
14~When between a rock and a hard place, select the path that minimizes loss. I'D ADVISE SELECTING ANY PATH THAT GETS YOU THE HELL OUT FROM BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. THE ONLY THING THAT CAN HAPPEN THERE IS YOU ARE LIKELY TO GET SQUISHED.
15~When in doubt, test before acting. MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN THAT TESTS USUALLY CAUSE DOUBT RATHER THAN RELIEVE IT.
16~Take personal responsibility for your actions. IS THERE SOME OTHER KIND OF RESPONSIBILITY YOU COULD TAKE???
17~You’re not home, until you’re home. I CAN'T EVEN COMMENT ON THIS ONE.
18~There comes a time when the fighting must stop. AND I THINK I'VE JUST REACHED IT.

Anonymous said...

Um ok. I'm not sure I can answer all your comments but I'll try.
1. Because it takes a lot of time.
2. I don't get it.
3. Same as 2.
4. How about leaders need strategists?
5. There has always been a fine.
6. Same as 2.
7. I think so.
8. Really? Cool.
9. Ok, I agree.
10. Personally I always listen to women more than men.
11. Probably
12. I think everyone should be friends.
13. I've never had a problem with temptation so I don't know.
14. Not always so easy.
15. Same as 2
16. I generally try & shift responsibility.
17. Same as 2
18. Well it sounds good