Cornerstones features the writings of Jennifer StJohn and the Fusion Group editorial team. Enjoy these insightful and engaging essays for a different take on business, life and the pursuit of success and serenity.
“The Beginning of Wisdom is the Definition of Terms.”
-Socrates
Greek Philosopher who wrote nothing down
but was immortalized in Plato’s dialogues
(470-399 BCE)
Love. One little word. One big question. Whether it’s loving your work, your spouse, that ’67 Mustang convertible, or even the environment – everyone defines it differently. There! The inherent challenge of communication: Everyone knows the language, but all the definitions
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Let Your Aim…
All world cultures recognize that we have a responsibility to do more than look out for ourselves.
The ability to genuinely engage and perhaps influence another human being is truly a gift – which carries grave responsibility – that of service. Reaching for a lofty or even noble purpose demands that we aim high: serving ourselves and our families, our business and local communities and even – a significant victory – the community of humankind.
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Winners and Losers
“Once I passed the tricky sections, I think I let off the gas pedal a little bit. I just didn’t continue with that aggression all the way to the finish,” the two-time World Cup overall champion said. “That’s where I lost the race. I wasn’t pushing myself as hard as I could have,” she explained, “I just got content and that’s why I’m not on the top step today.”
– Lindsey Vonn
American
“Trading Up” on Received Wisdom
“To avoid looking directly at someone, focus on the bridge of their nose. They’ll never know you’re not looking right at them! And, in a full room, never look right at anyone! You’ll just get confused and lose your train of thought. Instead, look at the clock on the back wall, and you’ll be aware of the time as you speak.”
– Gertrude Rossbudget
High School Girls Basketball Coach
(1938 – 2004)
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What is Culture?
What is culture, but the way we live — together?
Culture is defined by the things we do together, and the ways in which we do them “in the commons.” Some things are accepted, and acceptable. Others aren’t. First we experiment, then we form personal habits which morph into shared customs, then – over time… “Culture.”
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