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“A smart person knows what to say. A wise person knows whether or not to say it.”
“When your rage is choking you, it is best to say nothing.”
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For much of my life, I’ve been pretty ambitious. How about you?
Examine your school years, sports, and even sibling rivalries — how much did you want to get ahead and stay ahead?
Where have your ambitions served you well?
Where have they caused you to stumble and experience pain?
Where is getting ahead of others driving your every action, and where is it driving you crazy?
EXERCISE:
How might you relieve the ache of ambition by focusing on getting ahead of yourself instead of always taking on the world?
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How old were you when you first saw the Disney movie Pinocchio? How well do you remember the story of the puppet who wanted to be a real boy and all the characters he met along the way?
Today’s quote makes me think of Jiminy Cricket and his catch tune, including the phrase, “Let your conscience be your guide.”
How often are you aware of its delicate voice?
How does your conscience guide your daily efforts and actions?
EXERCISE:
How can you more fully tune into the delicate and unmistakable voice of your conscience?
Where is it guiding you these days?
How will you heed its important messages?