Thank You!

"It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship."

Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette

Early 20th century French novelist

Manners, etiquette still matter as in the past, and not just in friendship but in all aspects of business.

In Business As In War

"A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies."

 Oscar Wilde

19th century Irish writer/poet

Never thought about "choosing" your enemies?

You often do by your actions, not theirs.

Choose wisely.

The Difference Between Want And Need

"Necessity has no law."

Benjamin Franklin

18th century American statement/inventor

This relates to yesterday's post.

What is and is not necessary depends on one's views.

How do you decide?

What You Won't As Much As What You Will

"Wisdom is learning what to overlook."

William James

Late 19th century American psychologist/philosopher

Particularly in business.

You simply can't know it all, not even try to know it all.

As Bob Seger said, "What to leave in, what to leave out?"

Doubling Down or Investing?

"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned."

Paul Newman in "The Color of Money"

20th century American actor

This movie and Mr. Newman's comment was about gambling and was in no way related to business, but in reality are they all that different (gambling and business)?

Both involve risk and reward with outcomes based more on assumptions than knowns.

And yet many who would never consider gambling will willingly put money into business ventures.

How about you?