by Rupe | May 29, 2018 | Deep Thoughts
Psychologist Tom Gilovich and a former Cornell graduate student have found people are haunted more by regrets about failing to fulfill their hopes and dreams than by regrets about failing to fulfill their responsibilities.
Forsaken dreams. Romantic interests not pursued. Securing a job near home rather than an adventurous position overseas.
Our most enduring regrets are the ones that stem from our failure to live up to our ideal selves, according to new Cornell research.
Source: Woulda, coulda, shoulda: the haunting regret of failing our ideal selves
My Comments: Pretty good piece from the Cornell Chronicle
by Rupe | May 8, 2018 | Health-Wellness-Sex, Reflections
A young, but earnest, martial arts student asked his new teacher: “I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it?”
The teacher replied casually: “Ten years.”
The student wanted to learn faster: “But what if I really, really work hard at it? How long will it take then?”
The teacher thought for a moment. “20 years,” he finally replied
Source: Why Training Your Mind Is the Most Important Priority in Life
My Comments: Really good piece on mind training.
by Rupe | May 8, 2018 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex
Is it better to run on an empty stomach to boost fat burning or to jog at a low heart rate to stay in the right “zone”? Or, should we do short but exhausting intervals to fight off those extra pounds? Today, I want to shed a light on how to best burn fat while running.
Source: How To Burn Fat While Running
My Comments: Really informative piece.
by Rupe | Apr 23, 2018 | Mad Musings, Mentoring
Employees might join companies, but they leave managers. Too many managers view their position as one of entitlement rather than one of responsibility. In days past, managers would focus on developing their employees. Today they are more focused on self-promotion and securing their position.
Source: Employees Don’t Quit Their Job; They Quit Their Boss!
My Comments: Really good piece by Brigette Hyacinth
by Rupe | Apr 23, 2018 | Money Matters
I know how to save. It’s in my DNA.
Spending, now that’s a challenge. My dog chewed away part of the cushion on the inside of one of my shoes. You can clearly see his bite mark. But will I replace it? Not a chance. That, to me, is unnecessary spending.
You’ve no doubt heard many times that we have a retirement crisis in part because people are spending more than they are saving.
Source: How to live it up without going broke before you die
My Comments: Pretty insightful piece from Michelle
