Charles Haddon Spurgeon was called the “Prince of Preachers” for many reasons. His ministry not only shaped the city of London where he spent most of his life, he also…
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Woody Allen on Immortality
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.”
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The Rabbi’s Mistake
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithA priest, a Baptist pastor, and a rabbi were accustomed to meeting each Monday morning to discuss their weekend services. On one of those occasions, the priest mentioned that it…
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More Than This
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithOn February 1, 2015, quarterback Tom Brady led his New England Patriots to victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 49, making a strong case for him being named the greatest QB in the game.
But according to a decade-old interview, Brady wondered if that’s what life was all about.
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John Ortberg on Work
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“The executive who works from 7:00am to 7:00pm every day will be both very successful and fondly remembered by his wife’s next husband.”
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Making the Most of Failures
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWhen asked, “What made Michael Jordan so great?” lots of basketball fans may think “practice,” “dedication,” “teamwork,” “great coaching,” “luck” or something else. When Michael Jordan answers that question about himself, he give a surprising answer.
A very surprising answer.
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Florence’s Fog
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithFlorence Chadwick was a world-class athlete who set and broke long-distance swimming records for women…and men. In 1950, she crossed the English Channel faster than any other woman in history. A year later, she crossed it again, this time against the current, something no other woman had ever done.
But on July 4, 1952, Chadwick did something else she’d never done before.
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Juggling Things That Break
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithBrian Dyson knows success. As the former CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises, his work impacted the lives of billions of soda drinkers around the world. Recognizing his authority and influence, Georgia Tech invited him to deliver the commencement address at their university in 1996.
But what he said about success was different than what most expected.
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Madonna vs. Mediocrity
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithShe’s sold well over 100 million albums around the world, done TV and film work, and launched her own line of clothing. Her career has spanned more than 4 decades and she’s won multiple ASCAP Awards, Golden Globes, and Grammys.
But Madonna still can’t seem to capture satisfaction or self-respect….