When Growth Outpaces Readiness
February 26, 2026
“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell.” — Edward Abbey. In modern business culture, growth is inherently seen as
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“I Want All the Glory, You Do the Work”: A Truth About Human Nature We Prefer Not to Admit
November 26, 2025
This blog examines Vernon Howard’s principle, “I want all the glory, you do the work,”
and explores how this timeless truth reveals the ego’s desire for recognition without
responsibility. Through examples from leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, the
post uncovers why this mindset is so common — and how choosing shared effort over
personal glory leads to stronger relationships, better results, and authentic leadership.
Ideal for readers interested in mindfulness, professional development, emotional
intelligence, and practical wisdom.
When Membership Costs More Than It Gives: Rethinking the Value of Professional Associations
November 20, 2025
Professional Associations have long been the backbone of many industries. They promise community, networking, mentoring, credibility, and growth opportunities. In theory, they are built on
Riding the Waves: The Art of Acceptance from Epictetus to Kabat-Zinn
November 13, 2025
Sometimes I Think of Acceptance as a Quiet Force Sometimes I think of acceptance as a quiet force, like a weed pushing through a crack
When Silence Is Not Surrender: A Professional Stands Firm
November 7, 2025
True professionalism is not measured by how loudly we defend ourselves, but by how quietly we uphold our integrity when under attack. When the Crowd
He Played Five Aces. Now He Plays the Harp.
October 22, 2025
A frontier epitaph with a timeless message about shortcuts, integrity, and legacy. Boot Hill cemeteries dot the ghost towns of the American West — places
Why Do You Feel It Necessary to Have an Enemy?
October 15, 2025
Vernon Howard once wrote “When someone insists on arguing, ask them, ‘Why do you feel it necessary to have an enemy?’”I once asked that very
The Wolf’s Smile: How to Avoid Being a Gullible Sheep
September 3, 2025
Vernon Howard once wrote, “A sheep invites a wolf into the meadow because the sheep stupidly believes the wolf’s smile is real.” It’s a sharp
Brad G. Philbrick
A grant proposal writer of biotechnology and healthcare