Happy April Fools day. This is one of my favorite quotes because it is so ridiculous. What phrase is he trying to say?
Fool me once shame on… shame on you. Fool me… You can’t get fooled again.
Month: April 2021
A good listener is a witness, not a judge of your experience
This phrase means that the best listeners are there to listen and not to judge you. The job of a listener is to just listen and let the other person say what they want to say. Because humans are so self-centered, we often want to offer an opinion or relate the story to ourselves, but … Read More
Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t
This is a phrase I have taken to heart when it comes to interviews. Everyone has different experiences and viewpoints that you can learn from. I feel like Mr. Nye may have been inspired by Carl Jung’s quote, “Everyone you meet knows something you don’t but need to know. Learn from them.” Whatever the case, … Read More
Teaching vs Telling
This quote has also been attributed to Mark Twain. I can’t say for sure who should be credited, but it seems more likely to be a quote from Robert Mager. What is the difference between teaching and telling to you?
Might Doesn’t Make Right
Did anyone watch the boxing match between Ben Askren and Jake Paul today? Well, if you blinked, you probably missed it. It was unfortunately short. While the fight may have been disappointing, the last few weeks have been very interesting. The press conferences and banter was very fun to watch. Today I wanted to focus … Read More
Actions Speak Louder than Words
This proverb is saying that what you do is more important than what you say. I find it quite frustrating when someone says all the right things, but clearly doesn’t live by those words. Let’s say someone keeps telling everyone else about volunteering at a homeless shelter. They tell everyone to volunteer, but they never … Read More