Since the time of Sun-Tzu, the brilliant Chinese strategist, people have tried to use controlled violence and the threat of violence to win their goals. Sun-Tzu in his famous quotation, “You must win the battle before any soldier steps on to the … [Read more...]
Alcibiades; passion and its fruits
Last post I talked about the perils of passion. One of our readers asked who Alcibiades was. Today’s post is a short story of his life and the reason he is one of my examples. Alcibiades was an Athenian in the time of Socrates. He came from a … [Read more...]
The Perils of Passion
Talking to others the biggest question is often, “What should I do with my life? How do I decide what the right path for me is? How do I get clear on my path?” A common answer is “go with your passion.” This implies that what you are passionate about … [Read more...]