Intelligent

Intelligence is not measured solely by an IQ test. There are many facets to intelligence and the primary measure in my mind is your ability to think for yourself. Truly intelligent people are thinkers and creates of new ideas and concepts.

Perspective

Posted ago by Matthew

Earlier this week I had a meeting with an entrepreneur.  He’s run a number of businesses and now he’s developing a community building app.  I always enjoy meeting with him because he has a positive “can do” attitude and is …

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Persistence

Posted ago by Matthew

It’s now mid February, and statistically we’re at about the point when most of people’s new year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside. I notice it especially at the gym, where in early January, the crowds flock.  With Christmas weight …

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Christmas Gifts

Posted ago by Matthew

Merry Christmas! Last night we celebrated Christmas, and I was reflecting on the whole theory of gift giving. With three young children we have gifts to give them, but as I thought about the best gifts I have received in my …

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Jack of Clubs

Posted ago by Matthew

Take a moment to imagine you are in the audience at a small, intimate theatre, watching a magic show. The magician hands a deck of cards to a random member of the audience, asks her to check that it’s an …

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Seven Essential Qualities of a Friend

Posted ago by Matthew

I have been asked by a few people to discuss my seven essential qualities for a partner and even for a friend. These seven don’t have anything to do with interests, appearance, wealth, sense of humour etc. All of those …

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