quotes

  • Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Steve Jobs addressing Stanford grads

  • When at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it. Albert Einstein

  • Clarity dissolves resistance. (speaking about change) Switch by Chip & Dan Heath

  • Most people I know have problems with Internet addiction. We’re all trying to figure out our own customs for getting free of it. That’s why I don’t have an iPhone, for example; the last thing I want is for the Internet to follow me out into the world. My latest trick is taking long hikes.…

  • Article on Solitude and Leadership

    Article on Solitude and Leadership Amazingly subtle article (adaptes from a speech) that reminds us to think about personal leadership and importance of solitude, real friendship and standing your ground. A definite must read.

  • Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. – Goethe quoted by W. H. Murray in “Everest – The West Ridge, Sierra Club Exhibit Format Series, 1964” .

  • Words of W. H. Murray

    … until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation0, there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help…

  • Words of George Mallory

    I just stumbled on this book called “Everest – The West Ridge” which details, with beautiful illustrations, “American Mount Everest Expedition” of 1963. Among many quotes and beautiful photos I found a quote that really resonated with me. The quote below is thus far the best attempt I’ve seen to explain why humans climb the…

  • The heavier the head of rice, the deeper it bows Japanese proverb

  • If the elevator to success is broken. Take the stairs… one step at a time. – Ramona 🙂