Blog of Marvelous Things


2007 resolutions

Posted in 2007 resolutions, One day at a time, personal development, quickies by laumerritt on the January 1, 2007

This year I’ll:

  • stop worrying so much
  • remember I have only a limited influence on events
  • focus on my own actions and choices
  • let others live their own lives
  • have fun

What about you?

Living the moment

Posted in GTD, One day at a time, Time management, personal development by laumerritt on the December 31, 2006

I read in J. Lepelletier’s book on personal development* the tale of L. Tolstoi: “Three questions”. Lepelletier mentions it as an important example of living the moment.

In summary, Tolstoi reminds us that the most important time is now, the most important task is the one at hand and the most important person is the one in front of you. I can’t agree more with this.

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Three questions

Posted in GTD, One day at a time, Revelations, Time management, personal development by laumerritt on the December 26, 2006

Three questions
by Leo Tolstoi*

IT once occurred to a certain king, that if he always knew the right time to begin everything; if he knew who were the right people to listen to, and whom to avoid, and, above all, if he always knew what was the most important thing to do, he would never fail in anything he might undertake. (more…)

Trazido do Notícias BrasilAlemanha: “O lado bom do lado ruim”

Posted in Em Português, personal development by laumerritt on the November 6, 2006

O lado bom do lado ruim
Ou do prazer de dar a volta por cima
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