Howard’s Inner Circle, No. 28: A Token of These Times
To enter the New York City subway system you must use an electronic MTA MetroCard. It is generally purchased and refilled outside the subway stop entrance. That differs from when I was a wee lad. Then...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 29: “Simple” Rules to Live By?
There are three basic rules that I try to live by. They don’t provide a moral compass or perpetuate any religious belief. But rather allow me to be very comfortable with my decisions and actions. Rule...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 30: “Yes! No. Yes! Has Nothing to Do With Uncertainty
When someone asks for you to agree to do something you can say Yes, No, or avoid responding. Since giving an accommodating yes bothers me and not responding usually upsets me, I have always wished I...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 31: Bothered by Footnote Two of Chapter Seven
“Take a look as some of these seemingly petty disagreements that grew into full-blown war:• A dispute between the cities of Modena and Bologna over a well bucket about nine hundred years ago began a...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 32: Being Right—An Introspective Examination Is...
Practical Wisdom-The Right Way to Do the Right Thing by Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe begins by citing Aristotle’s writing on ethics. They immediately state that practical wisdom “demands more than...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 33: A Two-Question Rx for Doctors
“Every child has to eat at least a pound of dirt before they grow up” is the wisdom many family doctors imparted to parents years ago. A holistic and humanistic approach that is lacking in many of...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 34: Grating Expectations
There is nothing wrong in having fantasies. Many dream of a multi-million lottery win. Fantasies don’t hurt the dreamer unless they become expectations.Some might say the only danger is if the...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 35: How Developed is Your Self-Control Intelligence?
This has been an issue since the first human took a bite out of that apple. But now in We Have Met the Enemy—Self Control in an Age of Excess, Daniel Akst makes a strong case that social, economic, and...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 36: Pavlov’s Customers
Very few scientific experiments fascinate me. An exception was Milgram’s dealing with obedience to authority. Another is Pavlov’s regarding the creation of conditioned responses. They captivate me...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 37: The Tapestry of Adriana Trigiani
Many of us grow up without role models or mentors. Others are luckier and able to observe the wisdom of others directly at a young age when their foundation is being laid, and are taught the importance...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 38: Whatever Comes Turn Towards It: Even Wildfires
I am fascinated by the myriad of religions and philosophies. However, I have always had difficulty understanding the essence of any particular religion or philosophy that I’ve studied. That was...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 39: Can Inanimate Objects Speak to You?
I buy things that say something to me. For example, at the end of a two–day estate sale I purchased the October 1936, April 1946, October 1946, and January 1947 issues of Reader’s Digest. From their...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 40: The Literal Disconnect
I have always been intrigued by marketers and their interactions at accounting firms. Perhaps it is because, in my opinion, the role of marketers hasn’t been fully determined, or better yet, agreed to...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 41: Your Legacy Is How You Live Your Life
"In my many years as Dean of Boys, I never come across a more enthusiastic young man who is at the same time social-minded, energetic, and fine tempered … a leader of vision, pronounced executive...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 42: Change Management
Is change management having a sandwich, but only toasting one of the slices of bread?© 2011 *****************************************************************************Above may be reproduced in full...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle No. 43:Dignity
Woman pushing empty wheelchair, just in front of older woman looking at fruit, treating her client like her mother.*****************************************************************************Above may...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 44 Are You? Am I?
Being successful depends of how success is measured, and who is doing the measuring.************************************************************************Above may be reproduced in full if that fact...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 45: Futility?
Store managers say, “Don’t tell me us about an employee’s superior customer service. Go on our online site and tell corporate.”**************************************************** Above may be...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle, No. 46: To Give the Entrants Strength?
Two stone lions outside a hospital: Patients, Fortitude***************Above may be reproduced in full if that fact is stated and Howard Wolosky at http://howardwolosky.blogspot.com is credited as the...
View ArticleHoward’s Inner Circle No. 47: Is This What Alex & Walter Are Saying?
Listen: life not fair; all in the effort.************************************************************************Above may be reproduced in full if that fact is stated and Howard Wolosky at...
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