Greetings colleagues, on this beautiful July 11:
Thought of the Day: A Firm Resolve
I received an excellent letter from a friend who mentioned a Finnish philosophy calles SISU. Its a spirit, not just a word. A belief, a conviction based on one's internal fortitude. The two quotes today also resemble the same message. The crude English definition for SISU is , strength of will, determination, perseverance, acting rationally in the face of adversity.
Pick up the papers today and you see the same story line, Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac in trouble. Secretary Paulson coming out and stating just the opposite of what people are praying for. Referring back to Dante's Inferno" now is the time for our leaders to step up. In times of great moral crisis, the cowards maintain their neutrality."
Our goal is to be like the Vikings of old. Endure, get stronger, don't sit idle but figure out a way to make not only your plight better, but those around you. That requires you to act proactively and rationally, in the face of adversity. Confront the facts, disregard the opinions, make this day and tomorrow, better than yesterday. Have a great weekend. TOT
Thought of the Day: A Firm Resolve
I received an excellent letter from a friend who mentioned a Finnish philosophy calles SISU. Its a spirit, not just a word. A belief, a conviction based on one's internal fortitude. The two quotes today also resemble the same message. The crude English definition for SISU is , strength of will, determination, perseverance, acting rationally in the face of adversity.
Pick up the papers today and you see the same story line, Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac in trouble. Secretary Paulson coming out and stating just the opposite of what people are praying for. Referring back to Dante's Inferno" now is the time for our leaders to step up. In times of great moral crisis, the cowards maintain their neutrality."
Our goal is to be like the Vikings of old. Endure, get stronger, don't sit idle but figure out a way to make not only your plight better, but those around you. That requires you to act proactively and rationally, in the face of adversity. Confront the facts, disregard the opinions, make this day and tomorrow, better than yesterday. Have a great weekend. TOT
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