Quotes that trigger thoughts...

“There is a great difference between worry and concern. A worried person sees a problem, and a concerned person solves a problem.” -- Harold Stephens
That reminds me of a time when I told our VP that I'm not worried, just concerned... this quote best sums up the diff between being worried and being concerned. Nice one.

“Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.” -- Thomas A Edison
I'm definitely not a genius. From my IQ score, I'm only slightly above average. So pls don't ask me how I got my PhD, I probably perspire a lot more... that's how.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” -- Socrates
I often feel frustrated that I don't know enough... I am also puzzled why some people would assume that one that have a "Dr." salutation must know everything in this world. Crazy.

“The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do.” -- John Holt
I definitely do not know everything. In fact, some of my subordinates are even more experienced than I do. I wonder how I've performed thus far...

“Do what you fear and fear disappears.” -- David Joseph Schwartz
There are definitely things that I fear and I definitely do not wish/want to try to conquer. But I do agree on this quote though...

“Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break.” -- Earl Wilson
How true... having breakfast & lunch with colleagues definitely do bridge some of our gaps.

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” -- Dale Carnegie
I do see improvement in myself on the part to be more understanding and forgiving...

“If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.” -- Margaret Hilda Thatcher
I hope I don't fall into this category...