Quote of the Day: 1 July 2026 #QotD

“One individual can make an incredible difference, but that individual is shaped and created and influenced by thousands of other people. And that person shapes and creates and influences thousands of other individuals in return.” -Ms. Trepky, What Stars Are Made Of
[This is often expressed as 'no man is an island.' But, it is good to remember that means we are all influenced by, and in turn influence, others throughout our lives.]

Quote of the Day: 30 June 2026 #QotD

“The purpose of life is to stay alive. Watch any animal in nature—all it tries to do is stay alive. It doesn’t care about beliefs or philosophy. Whenever any animal’s behavior puts it out of touch with the realities of its existence, it becomes extinct.” -Charles Munro, Congo
[Some animals don't adapt with the changing conditions. That is when they go extinct. Yes, even when it is man that is the source of those changes.]

Quote of the Day: 29 June 2026 #QotD

“America has the single most influential, exported, dominant culture on the entire planet.” -@patriot_savvy
[Contrary to many sentiments I've seen expressed online, American culture is so pervasive that it is like the air we breathe and don't notice.]

Quote of the Day: 28 June 2026 #QotD

“If we have a sincere desire, being meek and lowly in heart, we can come to know the true God the Father and gain eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, for the power is in us—in choosing to believe and deciding to act accordingly.” -Wan-Liang Wu

Quote of the Day: 27 June 2026 #QotD

“The road to success is paved with mistakes well handled.” -Danny Meyer
[No one is perfect and we will all make mistakes. This is especially true when you compound it by working as part of a team. So, in order to achieve greatness you will have to learn to overcome mistakes. No one will achieve success without having persevered through many mistakes and difficulties.]

Quote of the Day: 26 June 2026 #QotD

“Because they are your reactions to the world around you, emotions always come from somewhere.” -Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
[It's good to know that your emotions have a basis in the things you have experienced. That way, you can rationally respond to them. Assuming, of course, that you can process thought rationally in the moment.]

Quote of the Day: 25 June 2026 #QotD

“We introspect hoping to tap into our inner coach but find our inner critic instead.” -Ethan Kross
[Most of the time. Sometimes we succeed and find our inner coach. Particularly when we have previous experience to act as a guide.]

Quote of the Day: 24 June 2026 #QotD

“Duty could excuse all kinds of atrocities if you let it deafen your conscience.” -Kellen Argos, Crownbreaker
[Duty is particularly insidious about this, but anything that deafens or dulls your conscience will have a similar effect. You must maintain your own conscience in the face of orders and duty. Otherwise, you are no longer a person, but merely an agent of someone else. Yet you retain your own culpability.]

Quote of the Day: 23 June 2026 #QotD

“We are here and it is now. The way I see it is, after that, everything tends toward guesswork.” -Didactylos, Small Gods
[The future is opaque. We can make some informed guesses about things, but they are only guesses.]

Quote of the Day: 22 June 2026 #QotD

“Put your best people on your biggest opportunities, not your biggest problems.” -Jim Collins
[That will give you the maximum opportunity to grow excellently. It shows you trust them as well.]

Quote of the Day: 21 June 2026 #QotD

“A family needs a father to anchor it.” -L. Tom Perry
[Happy Father's Day!]

Quote of the Day: 20 June 2026 #QotD

“When building is impossible only destruction is an option.” -@MorlockP 
[People want to make a mark on the world, and they're going to try to find a way to do so. Let's make it easier for them to do it in a way that enhances society rather than destroying the community.]

Quote of the Day: 19 June 2026 #QotD

“[A]cting like a bully doesn’t make you less helpless. It just makes you a helpless bully.” -Janov Pelorat, Foundation’s Edge
[Acting like a bully is rarely (so much so that I haven't every seen it) going to result in a positive outcome. It must feel good, but it's so toxic.]

Quote of the Day: 18 June 2026 #QotD

“I take it there’s no qualifying exam to be a dad.” -Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
[Of course not. If there were we might have fewer problems. As it is, there are issues aplenty arising from the lack of good fathers.]

Quote of the Day: 17 June 2026 #QotD

“Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no wiser than our understanding.” -George S. Clason
[There are limits to how much we can accomplish largely determined by our knowledge and understanding.]

Quote of the Day: 16 June 2026 #QotD

“Sometimes I get tired of doing the hard things.” -Fitz, Assassin’s Apprentice
[Don't we all? It's got to a be a very common sentiment.]

Quote of the Day: 15 June 2026 #QotD

“[T]he deepest truths always sound a little trite. Because we all know them, and feel foolish being reminded.” -Renarin Kholin, Wind and Truth
[Our feelings about truth doesn't determine its veracity, only our reaction to it. And we can learn to be comfortable with simple truths through repeatedly affirming it in our lives.]

Quote of the Day: 14 June 2026 #QotD

“Abiding in Christ is not an occasional or casual act; it is a constant, conscious, and sacred choice. It is allowing His holy teachings to abide in us, elevating our thoughts and governing our words in every setting—including the digital spaces where we so often interact—and purifying and consecrating our actions unto Him.” -Ulisses Soares

Quote of the Day: 13 June 2026 #QotD

“If it’s not right, don’t do it. If it’s not true, don’t say it.” -Marcus Aurelius
[A good principle to live by. But perhaps there are some ways it could be extended. 'If a candidate is a stupid NAZI supporter, don't vote for him' maybe. Dunno. Seems like a good rule of thumb to me.]

Quote of the Day: 12 June 2026 #QotD

“The things people do quietly, without needing you to notice, are usually the truest signals of how they love.” -@CaesarMakeMoney
[They're also the easiest to miss. So, you have to actively look for them. But when you do find them they're usually a good way to show them love as well, as people tend to show love in ways that they would like to be shown love themselves.]

Quote of the Day: 11 June 2026 #QotD

“The greed to be loved is a fearful thing. Some of those who say (and almost with pride) that they live only for love come, at last, to live in incessant resentment.” -C. S. Lewis
[Love is great. A good thing to pursue. But, it's a terrible thing to make your entire identity. God is love, but He is also justice, and many other things besides.]

Quote of the Day: 10 June 2026 #QotD

“[T]here is no memory that time does not erase, no pain not ended by death.” -Don Quixote, Don Quixote
[Death does end it all for us. It induces pains and struggles for others, but our cares are over at that time.]

Quote of the Day: 9 June 2026 #QotD

“The mere machinery of voting is not democracy, though at present it is not easy to effect any simpler democratic method.” -G. K. Chesterton
[This is inherently true. Votes cast with no effect are not democracy. It is merely a method of placating the masses as they assume their vote has some kind of effect.]

Quote of the Day: 8 June 2026 #QotD

“[L]ife is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it.” -Stella Maynard, Anne of Green Gables
[Life is worth living regardless because of its inherent value. But even if it wasn't for that reason, then you'd still have the possibility of improvement later on.]

Quote of the Day: 7 June 2026 #QotD

“Christlike love grows and multiplies as it is shared. When we show others the pure love of Christ, they come to recognize more fully how deeply the Lord cares for them—and, in turn, their own capacity to love is enlarged and strengthened.” -Gérald Caussé

Quote of the Day: 6 June 2026 #QotD

“Peer review is not a measure of scientific truth; it is basically a measure of approval by an editor. It is not meaningless, because presumably the editor has some expertise in the subject. But it is in no way a confirmation of truth.” -Jay Bhattacharya
[We tend to believe peer review is some measure of quality when it could be a measure of popularity or any number of other reasons for a particular author to be (or not be) published.]

Quote of the Day: 5 June 2026 #QotD

“Ah, the sweet power of deflecting responsibility.” -Corin Cadence, Sufficiently Advanced Magic
[O how I wish I could sometimes. Instead, I have too strong of a sense of responsibility, which seems to hold me back from things other people enjoy.]

Quote of the Day: 4 June 2026 #QotD

“The capacity of humanity to deny what is right in front of it is staggering.” -Harry Dresden, Peace Talks
[Willful blindness is quite a drug. Very intoxicating. Denial, it turns out, is a very powerful motivation.]

Quote of the Day: 3 June 2026 #QotD

“You can stand up for yourself without being a jerk.” -Sandy Petersen
[Enforcing your boundaries is possible without being unnecessarily mean. But you do need to stand up for yourself.]

Quote of the Day: 2 June 2026 #QotD

“A Law that only applies to the poor is no Law at all!” -Thera Vane, Graveyard of Demons
[Actual law needs to apply to all. It is sad that we so often see either a two-tier legal system or a hierarchy of defendants based on perceived levels of social power.]

Quote of the Day: 1 June 2026 #QotD

“When you decide to make your goals a priority, you will stop waiting on the future and you will start building it.” -Dave Ramsey
[You have agency. You can do things. So, start doing them.]

Quote of the Day: 31 May 2026 #QotD

“In the perilous times in which we live, the rising generation needs a defense and refuge from the storm. We can contribute to this effort by investing time and teaching.” -Gary E. Stevenson

Quote of the Day: 30 May 2026 #QotD

“Landing on your butt twenty thousand times is where great performance comes from.” -Geoff Colvin
[You've got to be willing to fail in order to achieve greatness. Otherwise, you're too timid to reach for the things that result in greatness.]

Quote of the Day: 29 May 2026 #QotD

“Son, any statement that starts ‘I really ought to—’ is suspect. It means you haven’t analyzed your motives.” -Samuel C. Russell, Have Space Suit – Will Travel
[It doesn't mean you shouldn't do the thing. Just that you haven't sufficiently examined your reasons for doing it.]

Quote of the Day: 28 May 2026 #QotD

“There ain’t enough people get out into the woods, at night or any other time. I ain’t the kind of guy that goes around spouting about communing with nature, but I tell you, friend, if you spent some time with her, you’re a better man.” -Larry Higgins, They Walked Like Men
[There's nothing mystical about being in nature, but it is useful. It grounds you and helps you take stock of what really matters. Plus, there are physiological reasons for it as well.]

Quote of the Day: 27 May 2026 #QotD

“[T]o me it seems weird to call a book ‘banned’ if you can buy it on amazon, discuss it freely, write about it online, etc. but librarians and teachers will look at you like you're insane if you try to tell them that removing a book from a school or a library for content reasons is not the same thing as ‘banning’ the book.” -@Authw8
[There are people who see curation as censorship. From many different positions in the political landscape.]

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.]

Quote of the Day: 19 May 2026 #QotD

“However it manifests itself, when the inner voice runs amok and chatter takes the mental microphone, our mind not only torments but paralyzes us. It can also lead us to do things that sabotage us.” -Ethan Kross
[Poor thought hygiene leads to personal suffering that doesn't need to happen. You can get away from it.]

Quote of the Day: 18 May 2026 #QotD

“[J]ust because you can see what’s coming, doesn’t mean you can do anything about it.” -Argosi teaching, Charmcaster
[Unfortunately, foresight sometimes means preparing for the inevitable rather than avoiding a negative result.]

Quote of the Day: 17 May 2026 #QotD

“Opening the windows of heaven through fervent prayer does not require the use of many words or flowery language. Rather, the diligence in prayer which Heavenly Father requires of us is to ‘pour out [our] souls’ in private places and have our hearts ‘drawn out in prayer unto him continually.’” -Henry B. Eyring

Quote of the Day: 16 May 2026 #QotD

“Time is a drug. Too much of it kills you.” -Terry Pratchett
[But the experience along the way is exquisite.]

Quote of the Day: 15 May 2026 #QotD

“[W]hile you can buy your way to growth, you absolutely cannot buy your way to greatness.” -Jim Collins
[Growth may or may not be to the benefit of your organization. Greatness comes from developing the right team.]

Quote of the Day: 14 May 2026 #QotD

“Note: What feels obviously right to you might seem very wrong to everyone else.” -Scott Meyer
[Unless your thoughts are exactly what everyone else thinks (and the likelihood is very low), then you'll have to accept that sometimes you disagree with most other people.]

Quote of the Day: 13 May 2026 #QotD

“You seem sane to me. Perhaps I am as insane as you and am under the same illusion, but that sort of argument gets us nowhere. All humanity could share a common insanity and be immersed in a common illusion while living in a common chaos.” -Janov Pelorat, Foundation’s Edge
[It is hard to dispel a common misconception. That's why it is so important to tell the truth at all times and in all situations.]