Wisdom literature adds to learning
When we have the ability to learn from others, in so doing, we expand our understanding and our horizons. The following excerpts are from the biblical wisdom literature found in Proverbs, a collection of sayings and poems associated with Solomon.
Character and Learning
Character is who we are when no one is looking. Lots of us have an easy time behaving well when all eyes are on us but may not find it quite so easy when no one is watching.
Grab a good book
How do we drink or swim, rather than drown, in the sea of information that daily swamps us? Part of the answer is to be careful consumers of information, to be discriminating in what we choose to read or watch or listen to or ponder.
Thoughts on friendship, love and learning
As we move into term and the routines that help us in our work and learning, I share with you some collected but not necessarily connected thoughts about friendship, love and learning.
What does success mean to you?
A friend of mine is preparing a university graduation address. He has asked a number of us how we would answer the question, “What does success mean to you?” I responded with the following ideas that may not directly answer the question but head in its general...