Monthly Archives: October 2008
Pulling back the curtains on glory
As an Australian, it was both suprising and a little galling to see the UK do so well in the Beijing Olympics. (You have to understand that Aussies tend to support two teams: Australia and whoever’s playing England). The engine … Continue reading
Manifesto of Insignificance
How do you want to be remembered? While in Turkey, I had a chance to explore the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, the 15th Century home of the Ottoman sultans. Amongst the stunning architecture and tiles, jewellery and amour there was … Continue reading
“Specialization is for insects” (Great Work quote)
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, … Continue reading
How to achieve the impossible
Henrik Edberg’s Positivity Blog is a great resource for shaping a life that enables Great Work. In this recent article, Henrik looks at the success of Michael Phelps and asks: What can we learn from this extraordinary achievement? The answer … Continue reading
Erratics
Ever wondered what a glacial erratic was? Me either. But our recent trip to Newfoundland helped clear all that up for me. They’re enormous boulders dropped by retreating glaciers and left scattered over the landscape. (That’s Melissa and Marcella from … Continue reading
