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OR--Understanding the Four Noble Truths: A Reality Check for Leaders The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhist philosophy, but they also serve as a mirror reflecting the true nature of leadership. Let’s explore each one: The Truth of Suffering (Dukkha): Leadership is not for the faint of heart. It’s a journey filled with setbacks, …
LM Notebook Podcast on Veteran of a Thousand Psychic War Come on... any Gen Xer remembers the movie Heavy Metal! Released in 1981, this cult classic animated film blended sci-fi, fantasy, and rock music, quickly earning a spot in pop culture. With its vivid imagery, adult themes, and interwoven tales of dystopia and heroism, Heavy …
https://youtu.be/wgpytjlW5wU?si=kgvLE72IEKfp3-4q PODCAST on "Only Sith deal in absolutes" below The conflict between the Sith and the Jedi is the central narrative in the "Star Wars" saga, representing a profound philosophical and moral battle between two opposing forces. The Jedi, champions of balance, peace, and wisdom, stand against the Sith, who are driven by power, passion, …
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I've always been fascinated by the concept of authenticity—how do we truly know who we are? In a world filled with external pressures and expectations, the idea of living a life that is genuinely true to oneself is obviously intriguing and challenging—at least it is to me. This quest for authenticity—a life free from external …
Sitting on my back porch, a warm cup of coffee in hand, I found myself immersed in a summary of Aristotle’s De Anima(On the Soul). As I sipped and read, the philosopher's discussion of the hierarchies of life sparked a thought: could these ancient concepts be applied to leadership? Over the years, having been not …
Working out the other day, AC/DC's ear-splitting track "Razor's Edge" blasted through my headphones. With its driving riffs and aggressive lyrics like "There's fighting on the left, and marching on the right...Here comes the razor's edge," the song conjured vivid imagery of treading a perilous, knife-edge path. As the music pounded, my mind wandered – …
In a recent discussion on innovation, wargaming, and AI, "Future Shock" by Alvin Toffler (1928-2016) was brought up. I remember being quite taken with it when I first read it, and now, fifty years after its publication, I'm intrigued to see how it holds up. It appears Toffler was quite forward-thinking in his assessments. Alvin …
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Welcome to a strange DeMarco journey intertwining the allure of "Star Wars" with the wisdom of ancient Stoicism. My love affair with this epic saga began in 1977, when I first witnessed THE magic at The Laurel Theater in San Carlos, CA. I was so captivated that I saw the original movie 13 times in …
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