Tag: Quotes & Short Thoughts
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Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority shares in it.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLeo Tolstoy’s observation that “Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority shares in it” remains as relevant today as it was more than a century ago. In an era defined by polarization, social media, and competing narratives, the pressure to conform can be stronger than ever. Tolstoy’s message is…
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Daily Writing Prompt 8-Jul: What villain actually had a good point?
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhich historical “villains” actually had a good point? Exploring Machiavelli’s chilling but pragmatic philosophy on power, control, and fear.
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Daily Writing Prompt 7-Jul: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? After a lifetime in New England, here is why I chose to retire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Gripe: When Power, Politics, and Money Mean More Than Honesty and Integrity in Sport, the Games Are Not Worth Playing.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPolitics has no place in sport. FIFA’s handling of the Balogun suspension raises serious questions about fairness, integrity, and trust.
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Daily Writing Prompt 26-Jun: What’s a piece of media (book, movie, song) that changed how you see the world?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA 20-year DJ shares how CCR’s ‘Fortunate Son’ broke through the music to reveal a harsh truth about war, power, and who gets left to fight.
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Daily Writing Prompt 25-Jun: If you could change the ending of any book, which one would it be?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf I could change one book, it would be the Bible—not the story, but a footnote exploring faith, history, authorship, and certainty.
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Daily Writing Prompt 21-Jun: What’s your top tip to be successful in life?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSuccess isn’t about money, titles, or status. It’s about deciding what is enough and building a life that feels meaningful to you.
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USA at the 2026 World Cup: Chasing a Miracle on Home Soil
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway and Team USA begins its journey. Can the Americans make history on home soil and pull off a miracle?
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It’s the Life in Your Years”: A Reflection on Retirement, Time, and Meaning
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs retirement changes my perspective on aging and time, Abraham Lincoln’s famous quote about “the life in your years” takes on a much deeper meaning. A personal reflection on purpose, memories, relationships, and what truly matters as we grow older