Tag Archives: Work Ethic

Plodding Wins The Race

Posted on April 10, 2012 by AJ Kessler

The hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. “I have never yet been beaten,” he said.  “I challenge anyone here to race with me.” The Tortoise said quietly, “I accept your challenge.” “That’s funny,” said the … Continue reading →

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The Scary Truth About Happiness

Posted on September 21, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Unfortunately, you can’t buy happiness, because happiness doesn’t come from doing things that make you feel good.  Happiness doesn’t come from laying on the beach, or vacationing in Europe, or shopping, or eating, or drinking, or partying, or fucking.  Happiness … Continue reading →

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Your Horsepower Is Irrelevant

Posted on September 6, 2011 by AJ Kessler

An engine can only produce so much horsepower.  If you’ve got a 300 horsepower engine, it’ll produce 300 horsepower.  Sure, you can expend a lot of effort, bore those cylinders out and up the horsepower 10%, but you’re still in … Continue reading →

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