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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Notes and quotes: For young people who want to become entrepreneurs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Learning #EntrepreneurshipAn article I came across provided a list of free courses for people who want to become entrepreneurs. The courses were: Launch Your...
Notes and quotes: Desalination for water availability
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Learning #Research #Environment #WaterAn article about research into water purification with a focus on pesticide pollutants and desalination. What does it mean...
We can learn about calling from military people
People of faith have a lot to tell us about calling, and military people can shed some light as well. Main point: "...'calling' involves much more than one’s occupation. I have also learned that since God is the Caller, and 'His thoughts are not our thoughts, nor His...
Work Ethic Scholarship Program from the Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation
Young people can move forward with the Work Ethic Scholarship. Main point: "The program provides financial support to students enrolled in trade school training programs who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to personal responsibility, a positive attitude,...
Not quite an Immaculate Conception
On Christmas Eve, thoughts turn to the Virgin Birth, Immanuel (God with us), Incarnation, the Immaculate Conception (Mary conceived without sin), and the Magnificat. Scientists in China have announced different kind of virgin birth. Main point: "Scientists in China...
Work can be an authentic expression of yourself
Young people thinking about their adult futures can be assured work doesn't have be be a drudge (although, in our imperfect world, there is some drudgery even in pursuing our perfect calling). Main point: "...the anti-work movement is really anti-reality." More about...
Who wants to get up early!?
Do you get up extra early? A number of highly productive people consider it an essential habit. Young people who want to become achievers should consider this. Of course, it's probably easier said than done. I never enjoyed getting up extremely early. Now that I'm...
How to build your self-respect
Here are some statements from Joan Didion about self-respect. The essay is worth reading several times. Main point: "To assign unanswered letters their proper weight, to free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves—there lies the great, the...