Pursuing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, and gnaw it still. – Henry David Thoreau Our By George editorial mission is to share provocative thoughts on the pages of this journal, on our Facebook page, and with tweets of quotes and quirky…
Each and every day via our By George Twitter feed, we provide quotes of motivation and inspiration, observations on success and character, about life and the best of life. Here are our last 25 FAV quotes from the past few weeks… “Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.” – Stephen Fry “Never…
To follow up on yesterday’s post of Colin’s Powell: 13 Rules, By George reaches back into our archives to produce a short-list of “life lessons” posts that have been published in these pages. Each list of rules or lessons provides a slightly different perspective on the age old pursuit of happiness and/or success. Enjoy (and…
As 2014 winds down, we’re once again speaking about the 20-year milestone we passed this year. 1994-2014 – what a ride! For those who may not know about CG&A COMMUNICATIONS, here are 10 facts on our company’s history. In the 20 years, there has been more than 30 consultants work within our “CG&A network” (as…
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. – Anthony J. D’Angelo There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. – Robert Brault My riches consist not in the extent of…
Did you know that there are 12 million millionaires in the world, but only 2,325 billionaires. Here are some interesting facts about this most exclusive club: For every three million people on earth there’s a single billionaire. If there is an average billionaire, he or she is worth around $3 billion. 60% of billionaires made…
In the upcoming days, one of baseball’s greatest short stops and celebrated New York Yankee will be retiring from the game. In recognition of what this man means to the game of baseball, there has been two magnificent commercials created, capturing magic of Yankee Captain Derek Jeter and his love affair with New Yorkers. One…
This was a week of graduation ceremonies and endless addresses that told all bright-eyed and smiling students that they all have the ability to change the world – All you need to do is reach for the stars and believe… Without seeming too cynical, I must say that I believe there is a little more…
Here is a very thoughtful piece by Rollo C. Hester. He tells us about placing 20 stones in the building of a firm foundation for success. 1. The wisdom of preparation. 2. The value of confidence. 3. The worth of honesty. 4. The privilege of working. 5. The discipline of struggle. 6. The magnetism…
The start of each new year often prompts people to reflect on how to become a better person…. With this question in mind, By George is re-posting an article concerning becoming that person you most desire to become. Here is a series of important questions to ask of yourself in quiet moments of…
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What separates successful people from the rest? In a sentence: Successful people have an unwavering belief in a dream and the self-knowledge to realize that dream. Successful people have a dream that is not only held in their heart, but forefront in their mind. They learn all there is to know about their dream. They…
One never tires of the remarkable verse by Ralph Waldo Emerson. To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To give…