Quote of the Day: 26 May 2026 #QotD

“Adulthood is when you can shoulder your own responsibilities, be on your own, and take the find out for your effing around. And getting there means failing a bunch of times before you shoulder it and stand under it.” -Sarah Hoyt
[I can't say it any better. Not everyone who reaches the age of majority is an adult, and not every adult has reached the age of majority. But we have to put a line somewhere. This is where it stands.]

Quote of the Day: 25 May 2026 #QotD

“That’s what distinguishes the warrior from the soldier. Warriors make great fighters, but lousy soldiers, because they can’t let go of their individual fighting instincts.” -Taghri, Taghri’s Prize
[I hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day!]

Quote of the Day: 23 May 2026 #QotD

“Once we bind ourselves to our Savior through covenant, only we can sever the tie. Jesus never will.” -Brian J. Holmes

Quote of the Day: 23 May 2026

“It’s hard to decide who’s truly brilliant; it’s easier to see who’s driven, which in the long run may be more important.” -Bergren Institute staffer, Congo
[Above a certain level of intelligence the benefits are not significant, especially when contrasted with a limited ability to relate to others around them. Drive, on the other hand, matters a great deal.]

Quote of the Day: 22 May 2026 #QotD

“No system in human history has allowed more people to sit in their garden making art than capitalism[.]” -Peter Hague
[It is what communists think they will be doing, and what capitalists actually make possible. It would be funny if the consequences weren't so intense.]

Quote of the Day: 21 May 2026 #QotD

“Purpose isn’t about tapping into some mystical internal drive but rather about creating simple beacons that focus attention and engagement on the shared goal.” -Daniel Coyle
[Signaling a clear objective is essential to creating purpose. You can do it for your organization, even if you aren't the nominal leader.]

Quote of the Day: 20 May 2026 #QotD

“Since our brains are wired to make us emotional creatures, your first reaction to an event is always going to be an emotional one.” -Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
[But, you don't have to let that be your only reaction. You can have a second reaction, or even a third.]