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Inside-Out means to start first with self; even more fundamentally, to start with the most inside part of self -- with your paradigms, your character, and your motives

Frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values & priorities

Basing our happiness on our ability to control everything is futile. While we do control our choice of action, we cannot control the consequences of our choices.

Remember, frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values and priorities.

recognize we've been scripted in ways that are not in harmony with our deep inner conscience

The basic task of leadership is to increase the standard of living and the quality of life for all stakeholders.

Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things… I am tempted to think… there are no little things. BRUCE BARTON

human behavior, in human relationships. They, too, are natural systems based on the law of the harvest.

frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values and priorities.

The term paradigm shift was introduced by Thomas Kuhn in his highly influential landmark book, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.

And their immediate request is very revealing of their basic paradigm. "How do you do it? Teach me the techniques." What they're really saying is, "Give me some quick fix advice or solution that will relieve the pain in my own situation.

While practices are situationally specific, principles are deep, fundamental truths that have universal application.

Covenant did not reply at once. He trembled also, and hand to clench himself before he could say without a tremor, Why? Why do you trust me? The Hirebrand's eyes gleamed as if he were on the verge of tears, but he was smiling as he said, You are a man who knows the value of beauty.

you cannot really respect a religion that you do not understand

They got rid of most of their guns, and took advantage of the surprisingly easy Canadian laws about swords.

Good God, man! That's more than half the length of the Challenger. A creature that size… we'd need a bigger boat.

I like what Flaubert once wrote. History is prophecy, looking backwards.

that all-important first impression, a narrative that is totally within your control, so work it to your advantage.

mind is terrifying. Lars often spoke of the malady and

blame it all on the devil. Another New Testament creation. A fictitious nemesis upon which all bad things can be laid.

I'm sure trying to blackmail the president of a foreign nation qualifies as high crimes and misdemeanors.

the culprit behind it all easy to ascertain. Kim Yong Jin. Who else could

Self-concept, says Nathaniel Branden, is destiny.

In the sexual shadowland of the Nineties, commentary converges with confession.