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Author: Vernon Gilbert Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1496959213 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 487
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God gave man dominion over the earth, and the practical wisdom to use it for his good and His glory God placed the treasures of the earth for man's benefit. Political correctness denies God's goodness, while practical wisdom directs thankful use of His bounty. We were told we could not drill our way out of our problems while practical thinking doers were proving the stupidity of the statement. Ivory tower thinking is of little use to our progress while practical planning is our salvation from crisis. Dishonest charlatans pursue politically correct ideologies, while wise people use practical solutions. Practical plans always trump divisive dreams. Practical planning and hard work built our great nation - political correctness and sloth are destroying it. Practical truthfulness applied to our many problems can, in God's will, overcome the evil plans of our dishonest, lying oppressors. The Golden Rule Jesus gave us is the epitome of practical consideration of others. The Marshall plan after WW II was practical wisdom applied - pacification of Islam before WW III is ideological suicide. Practical plans and hard work built this great nation - ivory tower thinking and slothfulness is its doom. Practical workers build houses on rock foundations - Foolish men build on sand, and great is their fall. See Matthew 7: 24-27. A practical man planning to build a tower, sits down first and counts the cost. See Luke 14:28. Practical people energetically earn their keep and support others - lazy dreamers feel entitled to exist on the fruits of others' efforts. Practical politicians endorse responsible, truthful fiscal policies - dishonest liars waste our resources and leave the pitiful mess for our grandchildren to suffer under. Impractical charlatans promise anything to gain power - practical planners tell the truth, even when it is unpopular. The lies of evil leaders imprison the souls of the masses - the truth shall make us free. See John 8:32. Peace and joy come to practical people. Dishonest dreamers exist in turmoil and fear. One practical person benefits the community more than a score of entitled lay-abouts.
Author: Vernon Gilbert Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1496959213 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 487
Book Description
God gave man dominion over the earth, and the practical wisdom to use it for his good and His glory God placed the treasures of the earth for man's benefit. Political correctness denies God's goodness, while practical wisdom directs thankful use of His bounty. We were told we could not drill our way out of our problems while practical thinking doers were proving the stupidity of the statement. Ivory tower thinking is of little use to our progress while practical planning is our salvation from crisis. Dishonest charlatans pursue politically correct ideologies, while wise people use practical solutions. Practical plans always trump divisive dreams. Practical planning and hard work built our great nation - political correctness and sloth are destroying it. Practical truthfulness applied to our many problems can, in God's will, overcome the evil plans of our dishonest, lying oppressors. The Golden Rule Jesus gave us is the epitome of practical consideration of others. The Marshall plan after WW II was practical wisdom applied - pacification of Islam before WW III is ideological suicide. Practical plans and hard work built this great nation - ivory tower thinking and slothfulness is its doom. Practical workers build houses on rock foundations - Foolish men build on sand, and great is their fall. See Matthew 7: 24-27. A practical man planning to build a tower, sits down first and counts the cost. See Luke 14:28. Practical people energetically earn their keep and support others - lazy dreamers feel entitled to exist on the fruits of others' efforts. Practical politicians endorse responsible, truthful fiscal policies - dishonest liars waste our resources and leave the pitiful mess for our grandchildren to suffer under. Impractical charlatans promise anything to gain power - practical planners tell the truth, even when it is unpopular. The lies of evil leaders imprison the souls of the masses - the truth shall make us free. See John 8:32. Peace and joy come to practical people. Dishonest dreamers exist in turmoil and fear. One practical person benefits the community more than a score of entitled lay-abouts.
Author: Barry Schwartz Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1594485437 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 337
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A reasoned and urgent call to embrace and protect the essential human quality that has been drummed out of our lives: wisdom. In their provocative new book, Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe explore the insights essential to leading satisfying lives. Encouraging individuals to focus on their own personal intelligence and integrity rather than simply navigating the rules and incentives established by others, Practical Wisdom outlines how to identify and cultivate our own innate wisdom in our daily lives.
Author: Leslie Paul Thiele Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1139458965 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 261
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The Heart of Judgment explores the nature, historical significance, and continuing relevance of practical wisdom. Primarily a work in moral and political thought, it also relies extensively on research in cognitive neuroscience to confirm and extend our understanding of the faculty of judgment. Ever since the ancient Greeks first discussed practical wisdom, the faculty of judgment has been an important topic for philosophers and political theorists. It remains one of the virtues most demanded of our public officials. The greater the liberties and responsibilities accorded to citizens in democratic regimes, the more the health and welfare of society rest upon their exercise of good judgment. While giving full credit to the roles played by reason and deliberation in good judgment, the book underlines the central importance of intuition, emotion, and worldly experience.
Author: John Leonard Harris Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1387472895 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 122
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Practical Wisdom is a compilation of the quotes, phrases and sayings that have impacted John Leonard Harris' life. Each bit of practical wisdom has a lesson that Mr. Harris has learned and he desires that you might be impacted by them as well. Each quote or phrase provides the reader with the opportunity to REFLECT, REACT and RESPOND. The hope is that each reader will find ""helpful nuggets"" that will transform their life. The proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the ongoing work of Encouragement Unlimited, Inc., the organization that Mr. Harris founded in 2002. This organization endeavors to find ways to engender or restore hope for people who for all extensive purposes have no reason to have it. The organization helps to ""fill in the gaps"" for those who ""fall through the cracks."" Learn more about the organization at: www.encouragementunlimited.org. Note: This is the 6x9 full size version
Author: Holly McIlwain Publisher: ISBN: 9781945605031 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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This book tells the truth about women who are leading-in business, in families, in communities all over the country. Women who have largely been silent-so they tell their stories in their own words, because words matter. Names matter. It all matters. What to expect as you move through the book:Establishing your values and creating boundaries to protect what you hold most dear.Knowing when to push harder, and when to rest for a bit.Recognizing when to work on the long run (marathon) versus sprinting through the quick takes.Training and conditioning to be a working mother/caregiver/hobbyist/partner/pet owner.Rest and rejuvenation is necessary every day-the idea of restoration of the Sabbath is good food for thought for she who leads. Even God rested on the seventh day. Why don't we?!Questioning the who in "Whose vision are we seeing?" Ours? Our boss's? Our spouse's? Some social construct? Why is it necessary to understand the vision? And why should you create space for one of your own?Through this body of your own thoughts and journaling and discussing with friends and peers, and in putting in the work of applying the stuff that makes the most sense to you and for you. People matter, you matter, this matters.
Author: Syler Thomas Publisher: Paraclete Press ISBN: 1612611125 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 186
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Going to college brings a time of discovery. Are you ready for what lies ahead? How will you fare going to college – leaving behind the safety of home, community, and church? How will you keep your faith in college? Drawing on their own experiences and years of ministry to young men and women during this transition of going to college, Nic and Syler provide a game plan you can follow to survive and thrive, to live out your faith in college. “Game Plan has the potential to equip our college students (and soon to be college students) with an anchored, informed, buoyant love for God that can breathe through every corner of their lives.” -Mark DeVries, president of Youth Ministry Architects and author of Sustainable Youth Ministry “This wise, straight-talking book offers much practical advice on the many challenges that Christian students face when they step onto the university campus. I highly recommend it.” -Paul Copan, Professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University “Get this book into the hands of your college bound students and children! Too many students go off to college unprepared to face the spiritual, moral, intellectual and practical challenges they will face and I see the negative effects in their lives on campus. With practical wisdom and real life stories, this book hits all the big topics a young student needs to not just survive college but mature and grow a dynamic Christian walk.” -R. Shannon Marion, National Field Director, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship “For every student headed to college, this is a must-read. Gibson and Thomas have written a practical, spiritual, timely book that addresses real concerns of those who are continuing their education at a college or university, secular or faith-based.” -Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, President, Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church
Author: Dick Warn Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1412077125 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 128
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Book publishers claim that 90 percent of the books purchased are purchased by less than three percent of the people. What does that mean? It means that you-if you purchased this book or if you received this as a gift-are either in the top three percent, or thinking about getting there. The greatest material gift anyone can give themselves, or anyone else, is a life-enhancing book. The wisest thoughts ever thought, the most powerful ways to deal with problems, and the universal truths enabling peace of mind appear in print. It is not the words that make a difference, but the meaning behind the words. If you are searching for more practical meanings, this book is filled with new views. This book began as 52 scripts for Dick Warn's The Miracle Minute radio spots that Bob Ridzak and Bill Georgi tested on the air in 2004 and 2005. (Clear Channel Radio Stations-Riverside, California.) Each Miracle Minute can be read in less than 60 seconds and each should be followed by thoughts and questions like: What did Dick Warn mean? What does this mean to me? And what, if anything, should I, or we, do differently? In the game of life, continual change is the name of the game because we are either growing or dying. I've done both and growing is better. Will every Miracle Minute be a perfect fit for you? Hardly! Some will miss the mark, others will spark awesome thought and a few will alter your life forever. One old truth, newly understood, is worth far more than the price of any book. Having spent most of my life trying to help others gain valuable insights, I have discovered that simple thought pieces like The Miracle Minute work much better than talking heads and video. And, in training sessions, The Miracle Minutes allow training facilitators to be highly effective, without preparation. First, a training facilitator has each participant read the same Miracle Minute before they come to the meeting. Then, during a meeting, the facilitator draws the best out of others. Through a process of reading, thinking about what they read, brainstorming and sharing information, the participants become their own teachers-learning far more than they would in any other way. The hardest part for facilitators is to remain silent and encourage participants to speak. Whether we like it or not, we are all riding together on Space Ship Earth. There are not two planet Earths. Nor is there any way to change planets. The very best we can do is build a better world from the inside out. And we can, if we are willing, be a miracle worker in the lives of others. When we help someone-including ourselves-to see deep-seated beliefs in brand new light, miracles do occur. Our thinker is our Creator. When time allows, get comfortable, throw on your thinking cap, and dive in to Miracle Minute One. Discover for yourself what these 52 Miracle Minutes can do for you and others with whom you share your world. Miracles occur the instant light breaks through and we gain a new view. What readers are saying: "I was a creature of comfort; I had been with the same company for 14 years. It 'felt safe.' When approached by another company, I didn't know what to do and Dick Warn asked: 'What are you afraid of-failure?' He hit the nail on the head. I was afraid. But that was then and now is now. As a result of Dick's practical wisdom, I have learned to step outside of my comfort zone. I have been inspired to excel as an employee, wife, mother, mentor and friend. Dick Warn occupies a very special place in my heart." Antoinette (Toni) Price Nestle Waters North America Inc. The book is new, yet Miracle Minutes (in the current form) have been going out weekly to over 300 people directly for over two years. This weekly process - in slightly different form - began two weeks before 9/11. As a result of those original emails, two radio stations in Southern California are broadcasting
Author: Dayana Kupisk Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 133
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Practical wisdom is considered a uniquely human, virtuous, and multidimensional quality that promotes optimal judgment in times of uncertainty or complexity. Despite centuries of philosophical discourse on the topic, empirical research remains limited in understanding the contributors to wise action, as well as its emergence in applied settings. The present studies seek to fill these gaps by exploring practical wisdom in the workplace. Study 1 investigates how self-control, socioemotional intelligence, and character strengths contribute to practical wisdom among employees in a corporate setting (N = 172). Results suggest that all three factors are related to practical wisdom among employees, although differentially. While self-control, love, curiosity, and fairness all significantly and positively related to practical wisdom, a negative relationship was observed between practical wisdom and socioemotional intelligence. Follow-up analyses explore possible alternatives for capturing virtuous qualities of practical wisdom. Study 2 extends this inquiry by exploring differences in individual capacity for utilizing practical wisdom in real time through qualitative analysis of interviews with employees describing their response to a dilemma they experienced in the workplace. From commonly discussed themes, the PARTS Model of practical wisdom is introduced to highlight strategies utilized in response to these challenges. These strategies include pragmatics of life, affect regulation, reflective practice, tolerance for ambiguity, and systems thinking. The presence of these strategies is examined between subgroups reflecting either high (n = 12) or low scores (n = 12) on a self-report measure of practical wisdom. The findings are discussed in terms of their implications for organizational promotion of practical wisdom within the workplace.
Author: Devin Henry Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1107010365 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 319
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Explores the extent to which Aristotle's ethical treatises employ the concepts, methods, and practices developed in his 'scientific' works.
Author: Vernon Gilbert
Author: Vernon Gilbert
Author: Barry Schwartz
Author: Leslie Paul Thiele
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Author: Holly McIlwain
Author: Syler Thomas
Author: Dick Warn
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