Category Archives: Character

More Important to Teach Principles than Facts

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Richard K Miller

This week I read The Leader in Me, Stephen Covey’s new book about teaching the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People to elementary school students. Schools in North Carolina, Alabama, Illinois, Guatemala, Singapore, and elsewhere have successfully incorporated 7 Habits … Continue reading →

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The Language That’s Magic

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Richard K Miller

One of my pet peeves is a request in the form of an incomplete “if” statement, e.g. “If you could get me that report by 2:00 PM.” Maybe it’s just me, but the programmer in me thinks that “if” clauses … Continue reading →

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You’re Already in the Best of All Possible Situations

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Richard K Miller

Last month I finished reading Bonds That Make Us Free by Terry Warner. Though I found it repetitive in some spots, overall I liked it. My favorite concept from the book was that you are currently in the “Best of … Continue reading →

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Saying No

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Richard K Miller

I received a phone call that impressed me. It was like this: “Richard, I’m afraid I can’t help with the project like we had planned. Some things have come up, and I no longer have the time. I just wanted … Continue reading →

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Lesser Things

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Richard K Miller

I recently read similar passages from two very different books. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss, chapter 5, “The End of Time Management”: Effectiveness is doing the things that get you closer to your goals. Efficiency is performing a given … Continue reading →

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