Practice Infophilia
“When confronted with the mysterious, the inexplicable or the unsettling, popular wisdom tells us we should ignore it and hope it will go away. (An Irish proverb says, “If you see a...
Category: Tips For Making Life More Wonderful
Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously!
Two prime ministers are sitting in a room discussing affairs of state. Suddenly a man bursts in, apoplectic with fury, shouting and stamping and banging his fist on the desk. The resident...
The Principal Of Charity
“In philosophy and rhetoric, the principle of charity requires interpreting a speaker’s statements to be rational and, in the case of any argument, considering its best, strongest possible interpretation. In its narrowest...
A Chance To Grow!
“A man’s mistakes are his portals of discovery.” – James Joyce “What do you first do when you learn to swim? You make mistakes, do you not? And what happens? You make...
Creativity and Joyful Effort
“Here’s how the Muse works. Each day she makes her rounds […] carrying her bag full of ideas. She’s a bit like St. Nick, only instead of giving gifts to children...
Learn Both Sides!
How to compose a successful critical commentary: 1. You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting...
