Posts by Carol Ross
The Meaning of Love
I’m almost finished reading Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning. Here’ s a quote from the book I want to share: "Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality. No one can become fully aware of the very essence of another human being unless he…
Read MoreCelebrate the Journey
I grew up playing the flute and became fairly accomplished in high school. I have played off and on as an adult, never getting past my peak as a teenager in technique, but steadily developing a more sensitive ear and the ability to make music. Last week, I attended one of my son’s band concerts.…
Read MoreWhat I Learned from the ICF Conference
A couple of weeks ago, I posted on the Coactive Network a message about what I learned from the International Coach Federation conference. Here’s the link: http://coactivenetwork.com/webx?128@115.iM3JaaYelUO.5@.3c413dab. Scroll down and click on the option to show all the messages in the thread. I posted two messages in thread. While the postings may be specific to…
Read MoreThe Creative Habit
I’m almost finished with a book by Twyla Tharp, "The Creative Habit." It’s a great book for understanding the creative process, which Tharp says depends on, of all things, structure. If you are yearning to have more creativity in your life, this book is an excellent guide. Which reminds me of something that came out…
Read MoreSimplicity and Warren Buffett
"I’ve created a good environment. All I have to do is think and not be influenced by others." –Warren Buffett he above quote came from a Wall Street Journal article on how Warren Buffett, the famed investor and head of Berkshire Hathaway, works–keeping the outside world at bay so that he can hear himself think.…
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