Category Archives: Unconventional Means

Here’s To The Crazy Ones . . .

Steve Jobs has been often described as “the modern day Thomas Edison” in the context of innovations that have improved the quality of life for countless others — for example, personal computers (Apple II), word processing (MacIntosh), music players (iPod), computer … Continue reading

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Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish

In his now famous commencement address to the Stanford University Class of 2005, Steve Jobs (CEO and founder of Apple and Pixar) recounted three anecdotes that meaningfully shaped the life of this renowned entrepreneur [and later found to be instrumental to one of … Continue reading

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My Way Is My Decision

Tina Maze (“mah-zay”) is a modern day renaissance woman from Slovenia who appears to possess the Midas touch.  To begin with, she is a fearless Winter Olympics gold medal winner who has won the World Cup 23 times in virtually every … Continue reading

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Mind Over Matter

The phrase “mind over matter” is a pithy proverb that has withstood the test of time and taken on a variety of interpretations, and its evolution will likely continue.  This most curious phrase is reported to have first appeared in 1863 … Continue reading

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Be Awesome

. . . is a Latin aphorism, which translates to “While we live, let us live”.  And while you’re at it, why not add some awesomeness to it?  The below video illustrates this point well . . .

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Spirit of a Lion

The below video clip is a yet another memorable American Idol performance — this time from Zoenette Johnson, a refugee from Liberia, who escaped violent revolution as a young girl.  Up to this point, many had questioned her talent and … Continue reading

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When Facing Obstacles

You may find yourself confronted by a problem whose resolution is elusive because of the existence of obstacles that simply won’t go away.  You may have tried every approach one would normally employ to gain resolution; however, you just can’t … Continue reading

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Make Your Life An Exciting Journey . . .

. . . and please feel free to leave a comment to share with others, in the event your life’s journey includes experiences as exciting as this one . . . Wow !! As revealed in this amazing footage (below), … Continue reading

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Careful Planning And Unconventional Means Equal Success

Darwinism is often proven in a conflict with an adversary of substantially greater size and resources, for such an uneven playing field eventually wears down the weaker/smaller party.  However, if you find yourself in a situation with such a decided … Continue reading

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