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.
Circle the Wagons
“Circle the wagons” (idiom) suggests a group of people who intend to put up the barriers, turn inward and husband their resources as they deal with their own pressing issues. A business can “circle the wagons” when it needs to re-evaluate its products, marketplace or advertising strategy. All of these uses share the common theme of providing for defense from circumstances that can seem overwhelming. (See Dessert…)
In times
[…]ONE thing!
“Body, Mind and Spirit are ONE thing!
When you attempt to remove any part,
the gestalt is shattered.”
— Chungliang Huang
There’s something wrong with that speaker over there…
She’s well dressed, and articulate…
[…]Exposure vs. Mastery
(Masters Only in Our Minds)
“An unfortunate reality of our time is that people have fundamentally misunderstood the nature of ‘Mastery.’”
—J. R. StJohn
“When we were young, we received a plain white Gi
[…]Start with a Pen
“The Pen is mightier than the ‘board’.”
—Anonymous
You’ve got a big idea! So you get right on your smartphone and start putting concepts down on the screen… Then, when you get a moment, you get in front of a keyboard and start clacking.
And… It… Comes… To. A. Stop.
Why? Have
[…]Too Smart?
“When others are proud, you cannot please them.
When you are proud, you find fulfillment difficult,
your expectations are high, and you take everything personally.”
— Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche
(Senior Tibetan Priests are called Rinpoche, or “Precious Jewel.”)
I was a high school and college champion.
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