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March 28, 2016

Published by motivus at March 28, 2016

Loyal Opposition; Champion the Cause

You’re driving. Your boss is in the backseat. You are approaching a fork in the road. The boss tells you to turn right at the fork. You happen to know that turning right will lead to Baltimore-style chaos. Nasty stuff. A riot is breaking out. Yet you know that […]

March 14, 2016

Published by motivus at March 14, 2016

Aspiration is an Eagle; Apathy a bit of a Serpent

Aspiration is an eagle; apathy a bit of a serpent. You do people a great service when you expect much from them. It is no favor to let others slide, to not aspire. Apathy, on the other hand, eats away. It erodes you. I think it lends itself […]

January 25, 2016

Published by motivus at January 25, 2016

Everything Before the “But” is Bullshit

Everything before the “But” is bullshit. Whatever is said before that critical word- BUT- can be entirely discounted. Your bullshit meter needs to be going off at least a bit. Maybe a lot. “But” announces the point that is trying to be made. Everything before the “but” is window dressing. […]