Joan Miro

Self-Portrait

"Poetry and painting are done in the same way you make love; it's an exchange of blood, a total embrace — without caution, without any thought of protecting yourself.

— Joan Miro

Spanish Artist

1893 - 1983

One must give himself completely to his art and not hold back.  Throw caution to the wind.  Embrace the muse.  Make love to your art.

Kissing

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The Coke Story - Your Environment Determines Your Price

There were 3 cans of coke. All 3 cans were manufactured from the same factory.

During the day of delivery, a truck came to the factory, loaded all the cans of coke and headed off to different locations for distribution.

The first stop was actually a local supermarket. The first can of coke was unloaded there. It was displayed on the shelf together with many other cans of coke and it was labeled $0.80.

The second stop for the delivery truck was a big shopping centre. There, the second can of coke was unloaded. It was placed inside a fridge to keep it cool and was being sold for $1.50.


The last stop for the delivery truck was a luxurious 5-star hotel. The third can of coke was unloaded there. This can of coke was not put on the shelf or a fridge. This can of coke was supposed to be taken out only when there was an order from a customer. And when it was taken out, it came with a crystal glass filled with ice cubes. It was served together on a platter and the hotel waiter would be the one who opened the can of coke, pour it on the glass and then politely served it to the customer. It was worth $12.

Why do the 3 cans of coke have different prices although they were manufactured by the same factory, delivered by the same truck and they even have the same taste ?

Your environment determines your price.

Bill Gates earns millions of dollars every day as the founder of Microsoft. If he decides to work as a barber, do you think there would be anyone who wants to pay him a million dollars to cut their hair?

Same person, same talent, same capability) + Different Environment = Different Worth

The challenge for you to increase your worth is not only by advancing your academic qualifications or by enhancing your skills or by increasing your contacts, but also to determine which kind of environment you want to work in.

Do you want to work as an entrepreneur or just as an employee?

The right choice will multiply your worth a few times.

The wrong choice will limit your worth no matter how hard you work.


From A Gift From A Friend - Merry Riana

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Harry S. Truman

"I have never forced myself to think when my energy was low.  I simply will not tackle a problem involving an important decision until I feel completely relaxed."

—  Harry S. Truman

American Author/President

1884 - 1972

Do you know when you are the most creative?  Do you pay attention to your energy levels and when you work best?  For years my most creative time was in the morning and I would schedule my creative work during this time.  In recent years, I have found myself to be most creative in late afternoon or late evening.  As a creative leader, you should schedule your creative work during your best hours — when you have the most energy.

Harry S. Truman is one of my heroes.  Years ago, someone asked me who was President when I was born and I had no idea.  Once I discovered that it was Harry S. Truman, I began reading every book I could find on the man and he soon became my hero.  Here is a slide show I recently created to tell the love story of Harry and Bess.

The Power of Persistence

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