Monthly Archives: October 2010

(#23) No Promises

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

I did not know Analiza Gobaton but her life had a profound impact on mine last week. Or, should I say, her death had a powerful impact. You see, last week, Ms. Gobaton was on her way to her children’s school … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude | 8 Comments

#22 What’s Important to You?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

We have just reached the halfway point of our fall semester on campus. Students have completed their midterm exams; faculty are evaluating those exams and planning for the remainder of the semester.  While it is a time of a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | 14 Comments

#21 Goals, Failure, and Choosing to Move Forward

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

In their book Built to Last Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras describe what they refer to as BHAGs. In their research of successful companies they found that companies that set big, hairy, audacious goals left their competition in the dust. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Failure | 27 Comments

#20 Don’t Let Anyone Take Your Passion

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

In their book Well Being: The Five Essential Elements, Rath and Harter found that only “20% of people give a strong YES when asked if they like what they do.”   They further found that people with a high level of … Continue reading →

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#19 Today-Tomorrow-Yesterday

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

A dear friend of mine recently sent me the book Reach for the Stars. It is one of those volumes of compiled wisdom quotes attributed to sages, authors, politicians, and modern-day celebrities.  Brief statements with powerful insights. One quote in … Continue reading →

Posted in creating your future | 9 Comments