The Unnecessary “Or”
It’s so very important to not fall victim to the “false dilemma” (the unnecessary use of the word “or”).
More often than not it’s an “and” rather than an “or.”
It’s so very important to not fall victim to the “false dilemma” (the unnecessary use of the word “or”).
More often than not it’s an “and” rather than an “or.”
With the many celebrations planned on this very special day in history… I believe it’s important to understand that the 19th Amendment did not give women the right to vote. Women always had the right to vote. What the 19th Amendment did was to finally acknowledge and honor that right, which until then had been…
Last Friday afternoon I saw something fantastic. I mean, it began on a sad note but showed how good some human beings can be, and how those who have dedicated themselves to serve others often do so very very well.
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Cleaning out some files I came across one of the many quotes and sayings I’ve cut out and saved over the years. It contains such wisdom that if we’ll only keep it in mind and ask ourselves this question on an ongoing basis we have an excellent chance of attaining that which we truly desire. “Is what I am…
In this blog we’ve often discussed the “false dilemma” — the unnecessary use of the word “or.” For example, “Wealthy OR Happy” as though it’s necessarily one OR the other when of course it can and should be both. Another is “nice OR successful.” Then there’s “giver OR receiver.” And numerous others. On the other hand there are…
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In his terrific new book, Reinvent Yourself, prolific author, entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster, and serial reinventor-of-self, James Altucher shares a ton of wisdom. Included are lessons from business titans to historical figures; world-class athletes to top entertainers, and many more. And, in his usual humble, self-effacing way, he shares golden nuggets of wisdom from…himself as he takes…
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