Have you been burnt by someone’s actions in the past? Be like Charred Wood.

Charred wood, known as Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi, has been used by Japanese builders for centuries due to its exceptional resistance to decay. The charring process not only makes the wood fire-resistant but also protects it from insects, fungus, rot, and harmful UV rays. This ancient technique involves exposing the wood to fire to create a layer of char that acts as a shield, preventing rot and improving water resistance. Additionally, the carbon layer produced by charring repels termites and other insects, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals. Sunlight exposure also has minimal impact on the wood's appearance, ensuring long-lasting durability compared to untreated wood.

Have you been burnt by someone’s actions in the past? Embrace the hurt and use it for longevity and resilience… just like wood.

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The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.

The will to win. We hear a lot about that. The will and the wish to win, but there isn’t a chance for either one of them to be gratified or to have any value unless there has been a will to prepare to win: the will to prepare for service, to do the things that build and develop our capacity, physical, mental, and moral.

Preparation—that is the big thing, whether for the game you are to play or for the business or profession you are to enter. A one horsepower person cannot do much to achieve a great result. He/she must develop by preparation, so that when the test comes they have something to rely upon and is able to make use of it.

~ Fielding H. Yost

Yost was the head football coach at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for 25 seasons at the beginning of the twentieth century.

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Some of the most generous
people have very little money.
Some of the wisest people
have no education.
Some of the kindest people
were hurt the most.

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These hard times, this pain, these lessons - one day they'll be your strength, your awareness, your blessings. #adversity #challenges

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I asked a wise man, “Tell me sir, in which field could I make a great career?” He said with a smile: “Be a good human being. There is a lot of opportunity in this area, and very little competition.” #integrity #leadership #characterdevelopment

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A servant leader does not love power. A servant leaders understands the power of love.

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The big question for our own selves is: Are we content?
”The Greatest wealth is to live content with little.”

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"The universe rewards the brave. How will you step out of your comfort zone today?"

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Life is about balance.

BE KIND,

but don't let people abuse you.

TRUST,

but don't be deceived.

BE CONTENT,

but never stop improving yourself.

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10 Behaviors of Genuine People

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If you learn from defeat, you haven’t really lost.

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Individually we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.

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The nice thing about TEAMWORK is that you always have others on your side

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Everyone, not matter how big or strong, could use a little help sometimes. Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it. What are we here for, if not for each other.

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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Play the long game, the infinite game.

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“Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartare sauce with you.”

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Know Your Limitations and then DEFY them.

Know Your Limitations and then DEFY them. By the way, visiting that monastery in Meteora, Greece is on my bucket list. Have you been there?

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Qui audet adipiscitur (latin): WHO DARES WINS.

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Life is either a comedy or a tragedy. You have to choose one or the other. What will you choose?

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The Difference Between Boss & Leader

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