A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities :Sarah was a young woman who had recently begun working as a salesperson at a car lot. Her manager informed her on her first day that keeping a positive attitude and always flashing a grin will help her sell more cars. Sarah heeded the counsel of … Read more
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher from the ancient world, is most known for his idea of flux, which holds that everything is in a perpetual state of change and that one cannot walk again into the same river. This concept is not restricted to waterways; rather, it is universal.As a metaphor, the river represents the flow … Read more
When the weather is nice, you should fix the roof. famously illustrates the value of taking initiative and making the most of opportune moments. This idiom has a wide range of applications, but it rings especially true when it comes to fixing up the house.To keep the elements out of the home, the roof is … Read more
A ship in port is safe, but that is not why it exists. This quote eloquently conveys the concept that genuine life progress and achievement come from taking chances and stepping outside of our comfort zones. Taking chances and stepping out into the unknown is what gives life meaning and purpose, whether it is exploring … Read more
One example of the economic benefits of forests in an Indian context is the case of the Chipko Movement in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. In the 1970s, this movement was launched to protest the clear-cutting of forests for commercial purposes, such as timber extraction and the development of hydroelectric projects. The Chipko Movement was … Read more
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, the people lived under the rule of a tyrannical king. The king was feared and hated by all, and he imposed his will on the people without mercy.But the people were not without hope. They had the poets, who with their words, could sway the … Read more
Forests are often thought of as natural wonders, providing habitat for countless species of plants and animals, and offering opportunities for recreation and relaxation. However, forests also play a crucial role in the global economy, and are some of the best case studies for economic excellence. Forests provide a range of economic benefits, from the … Read more
The phrase “best practices” is a term commonly used in the business world to describe the most effective way of doing things. In most cases, these best practices are developed from decades of trial and error from companies who have been able to refine their approach through research and testing. Nevertheless, there are always better … Read more
The phrase “History repeats itself” is attributed to Hegel, a 19th-century philosopher, and later popularized by Marx. The idea is that the world has a pattern of repeating what has gone before. When this comes up in conversation, it’s usually in the context of something bad happening twice. It might be the same country having … Read more
“Research is formalized curiosity” -Alfred North Whitehead Research is not the love of knowledge, it is the love of certainty. It is not the appreciation of ambiguity, it is the desire to reach beyond it. It is not the desire to understand, but to know that you understand. It’s not about learning something new, it’s … Read more
