Thursday, March 5, 2026

Quote of the Day: 5 March 2026 #QotD

“Just because you can explain it doesn’t mean it’s not still a miracle.” -Brutha, _Small Gods_
“Just because you can explain it doesn’t mean it’s not still a miracle.” -Brutha, Small Gods
[In fact, it is more miraculous that we can comprehend the miracle. Especially, the more complicated things we understand now that we've had centuries to continue investigating things.]

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Quote of the Day: 4 March 2026 #QotD

“[E]xpending energy trying to motivate people is largely a waste of time.” -Jim Collins
“[E]xpending energy trying to motivate people is largely a waste of time.” -Jim Collins
[This is intended for an employment situation where you can choose the people in your organization. It means that you ought to keep those who get the vision and invite those who don't to depart. When you have the right people, you don't have to worry about them being motivated.]

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Quote of the Day: 3 March 2026 #QotD

“Homeschooling is way more doable than people pretend. It doesn’t take 8 hours a day or a teaching degree. A couple focused hours can change a child’s entire future.” -Maddie Rune
“Homeschooling is way more doable than people pretend. It doesn’t take 8 hours a day or a teaching degree. A couple focused hours can change a child’s entire future.” -Maddie Rune
[It really isn't as hard as you might think. That doesn't mean it is easy. But it is very doable, as long as you are committed to making it work.]

Monday, March 2, 2026

Quote of the Day: 2 March 2026 #QotD

“[Y]ou are never too old to learn more than you already know and to become able to do more than you already can.” -Stor Gendibal, _Foundation’s Edge_
“[Y]ou are never too old to learn more than you already know and to become able to do more than you already can.” -Stor Gendibal, Foundation’s Edge
[Despite the inevitable decline we experience from being mortal, we do have the opportunity to expand our knowledge, at the very least.]

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Quote of the Day: 1 March 2026

“When the focus of our life is on Christ and His gospel message, we can experience the full blessings of discipleship wherever we live.” -Michael Cziesla
“When the focus of our life is on Christ and His gospel message, we can experience the full blessings of discipleship wherever we live.” -Michael Cziesla

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Quote of the Day: 28 February 2026 #QotD

“The real fun of living wisely is that you get to be smug about it.” -Hobbes, _Calvin and Hobbes_
“The real fun of living wisely is that you get to be smug about it.” -Hobbes, Calvin and Hobbes
[Is anything worth doing if you can't be smug about it? I mean, really.]

Friday, February 27, 2026

Quote of the Day: 27 February 2026 #QotD

“The world of cognitive work lacks coherent ideas about how our efforts should be organized and measured.” -Cal Newport
“The world of cognitive work lacks coherent ideas about how our efforts should be organized and measured.” -Cal Newport
[It is hard to know how best to organize mental effort and work when it is something that has been only relatively recently engaged in by a large portion of the population.]