Posted in life, tagged begin it now, boldness, creation, dan jacobs, daniel w.jacobs, genius, hesitance, initiative, magic, power, providence, The Scottish Himalayan Expedition, until one is committed, william hutchinson murry, Wolfgang von Goethe on June 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have long admired the writing and message of the following quote attributed to Wolfgang von Goethe. – daniel w. jacobs
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that [...]
Posted in life, tagged be who you really are, beliefs, career, daniel w. jacobs, faith, health, miles davis quote, wealth, your greatest asset on June 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Is it your health, your wealth, or career? Could it be your friends, relatives, family or your kids? Or perhaps your attitudes, your beliefs or your faith? Just what is your greatest asset anyway?
This quote by world-famous jazz trumpeter, Miles Davis, might give us a clue. He once said, “Sometimes you have to [...]
Posted in life, tagged daniel w. jacobs, dare to dream, Oriah Mountain Dreamer, the invitation, what you ache for, your heart's longing on June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Her message is deeply personal and yet universally applicable. I only wish I could write this well.
- daniel w. jacobs
THE INVITATION
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
It doesn’t interest [...]
Posted in art, tagged artists, courage, daniel w. jacobs, recognized, substance over technique, technique over substance on June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As an artist, one of the most valuable abilities you can possess is the willingness to be recognized.
To stand emotionally naked in front of an audience and expose your innermost feelings and emotions while performing to the highest technical standards takes great courage and expertise.
While some have this ability natively, for most, this willingness to [...]
Posted in life, tagged correct observation, crisis management, danger, daniel jacobs, emergencies, extroversion, stress, stress management on June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a concept of crisis management that might be of use to you in times of unexpected mental, emotional or physical stress.
The answer to any crisis or stressful situation, large or small is to: do the usual. Don’t waste your time and attention trying to figure out some new, untried solution. When something comes [...]
