Tag: Mackay’s Moral
The power and importance of friends
Someone once asked a great philosopher what he would rather have – a gift of money or a gift of friendship.
“Friendship,” replied the philosopher,...
Lessons from Lincoln
Even though President Abraham Lincoln was in office during one of the most turbulent times in American history, he became famous for his ability...
Make time be on your side
“How do you explain the relativity of time?” a professor was asked.
“Well,” she replied, “if I am rushing to catch a plane, and the...
The gift of character
What gift can we all possess that costs nothing but is worth everything? That we can demonstrate daily but lose in seconds if we...
In praise of health care professionals
Seems like every conversation these days begins with “How are you doing?” or “Are you managing to keep busy during lockdown?” and ends with...
Listen to understand
Rebecca Twitchell | half full llc founder, president
Just like no two snowflakes are the same, no two people are the same either. If we...
How to land a job
A recruiter asked a job candidate, “Why did you leave your last job?”
The job applicant replied, “It was something my boss said.”
“What did he...
No one ever drowned in sweat
An old ranch owner named John had a small spread in Montana. The state government claimed he was not paying proper wages to his...
Positive thoughts make positive outcomes
One day, a professor announced a surprise test. He distributed a paper to each student with the front side face down. Then he asked...
Believe to achieve
A scrawny old man wanted to get a job at a nearby lumberjack camp, so he approached the boss, who politely tried to talk...