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Shape the future

Apr 28, 2024 | Motto of the Day

Shape the future

Motto of the day

Promote a livable world

 

Today the motto is about shaping a more livable world. Let’s start with ourselves.

Shape the future

The future depends on what you do today.

Mahatma Gandhi

Overview

 

Promote a livable world

 

Enjoy the present moment and do what is helpful to create a future you like to participate.

 
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Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may interest other readers in the comments. Are you looking for professional support?

If you are interested in coaching, training, or consulting, for organizational questions and to make an appointment, you can reach me best by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). You can reach me by telephone at +49(0)30 864 213 68 and mobile phone at +49(0)1577 704 53 56 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00. Most of the time I am in sessions, so please leave a message with your phone number in Germany, then. Please remember to be very specific about the reason for your call. I will call you back as soon as possible. The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. Therefore you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees, and getting to know me. If this suits you, I look forward to working with you.

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P.S.

 

How can this motto be helpful for you? Do you support a world you want to live in? Let’s start with ourselves. Today!

May you live all the days of your life. Jonathan Swift

This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in a group or individual training or coaching.

Published: March 21, 2007
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: August 14, 2019
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Be present, aware and enjoy!

Jun 23, 2022 | Motto of the Day

Be Present, Aware And Enjoy!

Motto of the day
My motto: Be present, aware and enjoy!
My motto: Be present, aware and enjoy!

My personal motto

 

Today I share my personal motto with you. What do you think?

Overview

Be present!

 

It may sound easier than it is; to be present, conscious, and enjoy the moment. It may even sound like a cliché. You can hear and read regularly that the here and now is all you have. Intellectually, many people like and accept the message of such a motto. On the other hand, this seems to be a challenge in our daily lives, even if we pay attention to the moment.

 

 

 

It is worth it!

 

Thinking too much about the future, and the past, are frequent causes of stress. Each moment is a gift. Don’t take moments for granted. Everything that has ever happened and will happen can only happen in the present moment. It is impossible that anything outside it physically exists. Mental, however, people tend to focus too often on the past or the future.

The present moment is the only moment where there is no time. It is the point between past and future. It is always there, and it is the only moment in which we live. Everything happens in the present moment.

You can choose to enjoy the moment, or you can choose to loathe the moment. You can also decide to ignore the moment completely and waste it away, but either way, the present moment is yours to control. Your ability to be happy in the moment of here and now is influenced by your thoughts. That is why conscious thoughts of well-being are so important for your general well-being. This adds to a richer, fuller life because you perceive all surrounding things more constructively.

 

 

 

So what?

 

The next time you do an activity, don’t let your mind wander, stay in the present moment instead. Smell the roses, be with the surrounding people you are in a relationship with. Be present with your perception and notice how it changes your emotional state. Wherever you are, be there, completely. If you can be fully present in the here and now, you will know what it means to live. Living in the present will make you happier.

 

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

Buddha

 

 

 

How does that relate to a visionary life?

 

Mahatma Gandhi said that the future depends on what we do in the present.

Setting goals or developing a vision of the future is very powerful. We take the steps toward this goal in the present moment. The more we are present, the better the quality of our actions will be. Enjoy being on the journey of your life. You can’t live with this unique perspective if you are constantly planning for the next stage of your life. Those who think, that life begins when they reach the goal, will miss a lot.

Practice living presently, and observe how it makes you feel. Plan when you need to, but don’t lose sight of what is currently happening.

Just ask me personally

 

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*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

P.S.

 

How do you pay attention to the present moment? How would it be to enjoy every moment even more today? What does it mean to live in the moment, how much planning is good, how much limiting?

May you live all the days of your life. Jonathan Swift

This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in a group or individual training or coaching.

Published: March 6, 2007
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: August 20th, 2023
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Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. –Dionysius of Halicarnassus

Jun 21, 2022 | Motto of the Day

When to speak and when to stay silent?

Thoughts of the day*
Public speaking
Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent. Dionysius of Halicarnassus

When to stay silent and when to speak up?

 

The thought of the day is about the question of when it is better to speak up and when to stay silent. How to know which one is the better decision?

Overview

 

Thoughts about the motto of the day

 

What comes to my mind when thinking about this motto of the day? It reminds me immediately of the first rule of rhetoric: If you haven’t something relevant to say, shut up! Sometimes, silence is golden. Is there another thought? Yes!

 

Let me add a few thoughts when I think it is better to stay silent:

 

  • When you have nothing relevant to say.
  • In case, it is better to take some time to solidify your reaction.
  • When something is better left unsaid.
  • You don’t have a receptive audience.

 

 

When is it better to speak up:

 

  • When you can make a positive difference.
  • You have the power to change something.
  • It is the desired opportunity.
  • When your opinion is requested.
  • If your silence could be understood as an approval for something you disagree with.
  • When you want to let your feelings known.
  • To demonstrate that you are interested.

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

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What do you think about the motto of the day? When do you stay silent and when do you speak up?

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This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in a group or individual training or coaching.

Published: December 9, 2019
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: September 23, 2020
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A mighty flame arises from a tiny spark. –Dante Alighieri

Jun 18, 2022 | Motto of the Day

Enthusiasm is contagious. If we really want to change something, we need enthusiasm.

Motto of the day*
Not what we have 
but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.

 Epicurus
A mighty flame arises from a tiny spark. -Dante Alighieri

Ignite a flame

 

What spark do you want to bring into the world and what do you expect from it? Is it worth standing up for and giving the idea a real chance?

Overview

 

Contagious enthusiasm

 

When people get excited about something, they and their body chemistry get moving. Then the so-called reward system is switched on. Messengers substances are released when the emotional centers in the brain are activated.

Genuine enthusiasm has a contagious effect. If well-prepared ideas are presented, enormous forces can be set in motion and develop a momentum of their own. But this often does not happen, because many a good idea remains unspoken and gathers dust. If we really want to change something, we need enthusiasm.

 

 

 

Special moments

 

Excellent speakers know the effect of enthusiasm, and so does the audience. It’s those rare moments when the audience realizes they’re about to participate in something very special. They are often moments when there is complete silence in the room and everyone holds their breath. Anyone who experiences this will not forget it again so quickly. The idea has begun its journey!

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

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What idea do you want to bring into the world? Is it worth standing up for and giving the idea a real chance?

Beware of comments!

 

According to my purpose as a writer, I am responsible for writing and you as a reader are responsible for reading. If you now also write, and I have to read that, you will mess up everything here. Feel encouraged doing just that, I appreciate it!

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This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in group or individual training or coaching.

Published: April 22, 2021
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: April 22, 2021
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Without proper attitude, words are just words

Dec 17, 2021 | Motto of the Day

Words are just words?

Motto of the day*
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Words with meaning

 

Today I share with you:

Without proper attitude, words are just words.

Overview

 

If we mean what we say …

 

Yes, without the proper attitude, words are just words without meaning. Without the appropriate deeds, there is nothing but promises. A closer look at the media, an attentive ear in the discussions, and many empty promises can be found. Clear points of view are often avoided. Too often, words have no value. If it bothers us, we could change it. At least for ourselves, we can decide whether we stand by our words or not. Why is it that we often do not say clearly enough what we really mean, but prefer to evade?

How about being more careful and clear about your own statements?

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

I have read and accept the privacy policy.

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P.S.

 

Many words, little meaning! The world is full of promises that are not kept. If it bothers us, we could change it. At least for ourselves, we can decide whether we stand by our words or not. How about being more attentive to our own statements today?​

A new word is like a fresh seed sown on the ground of the discussion.

 Ludwig Wittgenstein

This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in a group or individual training or coaching.

Published: March 21, 2017
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: February 10, 2020
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Those who seek injustice, just need to open their eyes.

Oct 29, 2021 | Motto of the Day

Don't look the other way when injustice occurs!

Motto of the day*
Not what we have 
but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.

 Epicurus
Those who seek injustice, just need to open their eyes.

Injustices

 

How do we deal with injustice?

Overview

Problems in distant countries and on our own doorstep

 

It is easier to criticize problems in distant countries after watching the news than to clean up our own mess. Do not look the other way in the face of injustice!

How would it be today to look more closely at how we have something to contribute to more fairness in this world? What reality deserves some support? Where can something be made fairer, friendlier, more beautiful? What stands in the way?

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

I have read and accept the privacy policy.

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What do you think; is it worth having a closer look at how to contribute to more fairness in this world?

This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in group or individual training or coaching.

Published: April 22, 2021
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: April 22, 2021
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German version: Don’t look the other way when injustice occurs!
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Imagination is the most beautiful daughter of truth, only a little more vivid than its mother. –Carl Spitteler

Oct 28, 2021 | Motto of the Day

Thinking outside the box, driving reality forward. Excuse me?

Motto of the day*
Not what we have 
but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.

 Epicurus
Imagination is the most beautiful daughter of truth, only a little more vivid than its mother. –Carl Spitteler

Box, chances, decisions

 

What reality deserves some support? Where can something be made fairer, friendlier, more beautiful? What stands in the way?

Overview

„Think outside the box!“ Excuse me?

 

To free oneself from the restrictive framework of conventions, to broaden the perspective, and to think beyond the existing. This is often demanded and then often talked about as thinking outside the box. This demand is heard so often that it has become a cliché due to its inflationary use. Why?

 

 

 

So what is it that we are talking about?

 

What is this box? In order for us to be able to expand the familiar framework, it is necessary to recognize the unconscious boundaries as such. Otherwise, we run against invisible walls. That’s why now is a great opportunity to be attentive to what and who is blocking our view. The organization, the environment, and especially ourselves. Our beliefs, bruises, routines, …

 

 

 

Chances

 

It is a great opportunity not to simply leave the previous framework, but to clean it up and expand it.

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

I have read and accept the privacy policy.

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P.S.

 

What reality deserves some support? Where can something be made fairer, friendlier, more beautiful? What stands in the way?

This article is a short excerpt from the more comprehensive course materials my clients receive in a group or individual training or coaching.

Published: July 13, 2001
Author: Karsten Noack
Revision: April 12, 2021
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One big mistake we can make is to be constantly afraid of making a mistake.

Oct 27, 2021 | Motto of the Day

What helps to deal with an uncertain future: fear, courage or ignorance?

Motto of the day*
What helps to deal with an uncertain future: fear, courage or ignorance?
What helps to deal with an uncertain future: fear, courage or ignorance?

The uncertainty of the future

 

What helps when dealing with an uncertain future; fear, courage, or ignorance?

Overview

 

Anxious on the journey

 

A big mistake we can make is to be constantly afraid of making a mistake. Does that sound right? Yes, that sounds right!

However, this wisdom should be completed by the advice that it is necessary to take responsibility wherever we are able to do so. Ignoring risks is not smart, but stupid.

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

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Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

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What helps when dealing with an uncertain future; fear, courage, or ignorance?​

A new word is like a fresh seed sown on the ground of the discussion.

 Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Not what we have 
but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.

 –Epicurus

Oct 27, 2021 | Motto of the Day

The truth about abundance

Motto of the day*. Abundance is one of those things that many people desire. How about you?
Abundance
Not what we have 
but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.

 Epicurus

Abundance

 

Abundance? What is abundance and how can you enjoy it?

Overview

If money cannot buy happiness…

 

It is such a cliché, but it is true: money cannot buy happiness. It can influence happiness since it can afford us necessities, a comfortable lifestyle, and opportunities that may increase our overall life satisfaction. But money, in itself, is not the abundance we seek. For some, too little money leads to unhappiness. For others, too much money complicates life in undesired ways. Regardless of how much money comes into our lives, after our basic needs are met, an increase in income does not lead to more happiness.

 

 

 

Abundance

 

Abundance is one of those things that many people want. For some, it seems to come easily and with little effort, and for others, it seems entirely out of range. For many people it appears within their grasp; however, time and time again they fall short of achieving it. The perspective through which we view abundance can impact how we cultivate it, or in some cases block it.

Abundance is all around us. Limited perception of abundance prevents us from acknowledging all the blessings that had fallen into our lives. It doesn’t have to manifest as money. Abundance is a direct result of gratitude.

 

 

 

Gratitude

 

Gratitude helps you tune into the simpler pleasures in life, the small miracles, the glimpses of beauty that you would have missed otherwise. Gratitude makes you smile more because it intensifies your joy. It’s that strong feeling of fulfillment and contentment you experience when you think about something or someone you are blessed to have in your life. With your mindset of gratitude, you will have the clarity to truly enjoy all that life is blessing you with.

Let that day be lost to us on which we did not dance once. (Friedrich Nietzsche)

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

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One of the quickest and easiest ways to allow abundance into your life is by deliberately focusing more on gratitude. What do you think?

Glossary

 

In the glossary, you will find information on common and not-so-common terms related to strategic communication. Communication science, marketing, and psychology complement each other. Where the glossary and article end, the work with me begins. I make sure that you and your message are convincing –in conversations and presentations.

Ask me! If you can not find what you are looking for, send me a message. Maybe I write an article about it.

You have something to say? Let's make sure it gets the chance it deserves.

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Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s non-fattening!

Oct 26, 2021 | Motto of the Day

How much pride is healthy and good for relationships?

Motto of the day*
Pride
Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s non-fattening!

Pride or kind?

 

Is it necessary to insist on being right all the time?

Overview

 

Thoughts about the motto of the day

 

What comes to my mind when thinking about this motto of the day. Hmm. First thought: It is our decision: When given the choice between being right or being kind, we can choose to be kind.

*Note

 

I select the motto of the day mostly because something about it appeals to me. Something attracts me or irritates me. It feels as if it could contain something and I want to get to the root of it. So I dedicate a motto to each day and let myself be surprised what it has to offer me.

Sometimes the reason for the choice clarifies itself only after a while. That's why the thoughts about the motto of the day are often not articles, but associations. They are thoughts transformed into words. They are spontaneous and I also publish them frequently while I am traveling. They, therefore, tend to appear in fragments. Feel invited to add your associations in the comments. Enrich the thoughts with your perspectives – to complete the picture.

 

 

 

How do you benefit best from the motto of the day?

 

Ask yourself constructive questions like the following and you will personally benefit from each motto of the day:

 

  • What triggers the topic in you?
  • Under what circumstances do you agree with the statement and when not?
  • What is the significance of the statement for you?
  • How can the motto of the day enrich your life?
  • In what context could the statement be useful?
  • Where and when do you want to remember it and how?

 

 

And what can I do if I disagree with a motto? There is often something personal to learn from quotations with which we disagree. Helpful questions in such a case are:

 

  • What do you specifically disagree with?
  • Do you think the statement is generally not helpful or only not suitable for you personally?
  • Which aspect is worth taking a closer look at?

Just ask me personally

 

Please post any questions that may be of interest to other readers in the comments. Looking for professional help?

If you are interested in coaching, training or consulting, if you have organizational questions, or if you want to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (you can choose whether you want to enter your personal data) or via e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. That is why you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees and getting to know me. If you like what you see, I look forward to working with you.

 

I have read and accept the privacy policy.

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What do you think about the motto of the day? Do you always have to insist that you are right?

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Published: December 9, 2019
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