Drawing from Clausewitz and Sun Tzu, this strategic deep-dive into eDiscovery procurement reveals how buyers and providers can navigate friction, fog, and competitive pressures with military-grade insight. The post The Battlefield of eDiscovery: Strategic Considerations for Buyers and Providers in the Digital Age appeared first on EDRM.| EDRM
What if I told you that darkness carries a secret too? And it's not scary. Please read this prose poem and see without seeing.| Selma
Absorb only what you want to absorb and block all the noises that distract your peace. Stay true to you.| Selma
Good News Trending It was an unprecedented hot summer.But finally, the much anticipated goodnews came today: Hatsukansetsu: Mt. Fuji’s snowcapped 😘 — All is good in the land of therising sun 😊 Boreas chills my ears happy I absorb the news hatsukansetsu Copyright ©️ Selma And it’s not just the tourists celebrating: I got my scarf and knit hat […]| Selma
let us be ordinary Come, let’s be ordinary you and I For that is when happiness spills over Even the grass in the churchyard will dieCome, let’s be ordinary you and I Seasons will come & fade just like the night Nothing beats being alive and sober Come, let’s be ordinary you and I For that is when happiness spills over […]| Selma
Hey, I see where you’re coming from.Yesterday, people loved you; today, you’re their target.Yesterday everything went smooth, today, chaos.Yesterday, you felt like you were so-so, not bad,an okay person; today, you feel like a failure.I get you, you see? I’ve had days like those, too. There’s always something you can change! And those days are […]| Selma
First they came for the Communists,And I did not speak upBecause I was not a Communist. Then they came for the Jews,And I did not speak upBecause I was not a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists,And I did not speak upBecause I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the […]| Selma
10-18-25 - How do we remain informed when we are surrounded by a media ecosystem full of disinformation and distraction? How do we remain hopeful when we see the things we care about being pulled apart? By James Amadon| The Ecological Disciple
In October 2025, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their groundbreaking work on quantum tunneling, which demonstrated that macroscopic circuits can behave like quantum entities. This breakthrough laid the foundation for quantum computing advancements, including Google's quantum chip, Willow, which achieved a calculation in five minutes that would take classical supercomputers ten septillion years. Google subsequently acquired At...| e-Discovery Team
1 Esdras 3:1-5:6 (OSB 1 Ezra); 1 Corinthians 13; Proverbs 31; Psalm 119 [118]:160; Matthew 19:5; Matthew 24:35 Tucked into the historical books of the Orthodox Old Testament (which is based on the …| Edith M. Humphrey
Ram Dass explores facing fears of the future as we age, opening up to the mystery of death, and seeing ... More...| Ram Dass
Hopefully you are less impulsive at seventy than you were at twenty, but there’s much more the Bible would hold out for us| Justin N. Poythress
That's right, I am using four questions that decide what deserves my time. Here's what it did for me and why you need a system too.| Shivamber
© Paula Marvelly, All Saints' Tudeley Apertures to the soul The post The Spirituality of Marc Chagall appeared first on The Culturium.| The Culturium
I’ve been given two interesting ideas about foods, both from older gentlemen at the grocery store. Being a friendly person who enjoys meeting others at the grocery store, I occasionally speak…| joyful2beeblogs
I teach philosophy, and it’s not easy–especially for the students. This is no surprise given our lofty goal to make some progress toward wisdom. Often students can have a sense that they are just not cut out for this. This can cause real grief, since surely we are all made to become to wise. It […]| LifeCraft
In this powerful lecture on responding to suffering, Ram Dass draws on the wisdom of the Buddha, Trungpa Rinpoche, and ... More...| Ram Dass
Parents, in their role of creating and sustaining new life, serve as powerful reflections of our relationship with God, our Creator-Father| Justin N. Poythress
Human beings can tend to be creatures of extremes. We often miss The Golden Mean.| Orion Philosophy
On Facebook the other day, I saw this quote posted by Andrea Sigler on “Word Porn,” I am unable to find the author of this quote but it has been used many times on other sites. I found …| joyful2beeblogs
Fields of thousands of yellow sunflowers give their beauty to the world. My interest in the gifts of being an empath and having empathy began a long time ago. Having empathy or being empathetic mea…| joyful2beeblogs
Life’s Meaning by Albert Einstein Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into w…| joyful2beeblogs
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around black kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood …| joyful2beeblogs
The standup comedian on taking the Liz Truss approach, his love of The French Exit, and dogs winking at him| Positive News
On May 20, 1999, just after five in the morning, my daughter was born.| BEEW
What could possess a person to put his life and reputation in jeopardy, to steal one of the most important documents in American history, to evade the FBI, and to bind and gag his own father? If yo…| Bible Study Nerd
4 Maccabees, Hebrews 11, Acts 22, Revelation 12. “But why the Maccabees?” asked St. Gregory Nazianzen in an Oration given during a celebration of the martyrs (Oration 15). He went on to answer an assumption in his own day that martyrs can only be called such if they die for Christ, and so the MaccabeesContinue reading "Light from the Readable Books 28: 4 Maccabees, God’s Reason, and the Passions"| Edith M. Humphrey
© Paula Marvelly, Berwick Church The light of all lights The post The Spirituality of Duncan Grant appeared first on The Culturium.| The Culturium
When I was two years old my uncle gave me a “real live, Smokey the Bear,” teddy bear for Christmas. Smokey had a hat, badge and shovel, which was lost so early on that I don’t rem…| joyful2beeblogs
Beautiful pink lotus I shared this post from my experiences in surviving abuse and some lessons I learned. After I began to learn to protect myself energetically, mentally, and emotionally during t…| joyful2beeblogs
That spirit inside you is the spark of hope that remains when every other hope dies| Justin N. Poythress
Explore how AI and humans perceive patterns, revealing truths while avoiding the pitfalls of false connections in our quest for knowledge.| e-Discovery Team
Do you remember Baskin Robbins and their 31 flavors? It seems we have 31 flavors of positivity these days. There is optimism, hopefulness, toxic positivity, resilience, happiness, joyfulness, IR…| The Heart of the Matter
On July 1, I did something for the first time in two years: I raised our prices. I wrestled over the decision for more than a year before finally taking my own good advice that I give to members of The Upside community who question whether or not to raise their prices. But even though … “Why and When” to Raise Your Prices Read More »| The Upside
Access 75 of the best words of wisdom ever said today! You'll discover wisdom quotes by Einstein, Buddha, Seneca, Socrates, Plato, and many more!| Wisdom Quotes
If you read last week’s Wednesday Wisdom, then you know that I shared a big feature–one of the biggest I’ve ever had–about being on Jessi Hempel’s Hello Monday podcast. It was nothing short of thrilling. The morning of the interview, I picked up a Philly Fluff cake at Natales (IYKYK) to bring to the LinkedIn … How to Make the Most out of Visibility Opportunities Read More »| The Upside
These positive quotes can push you towards progress and help you accomplish the goals you create for yourself. Be inspired and encouraged by reading the quote of the day; start your day with the inspiration found in these positive quotes. Let the wisdom of others motivate you each day of your week. Reading a positive […]| Dreams Quote
Because Daddies will go through epic distances for their daughters. Oh yes!| Selma
Good friends having fun together. Do you ever stop to wonder why someone likes you or why you like them? Are you drawn to certain types of personalities or people with the same or even different be…| joyful2beeblogs
When you send a proposal and you never hear back from the company… When you follow up several times after a first meeting and never receive a response… When a company eagerly requests to meet with you, but they don’t respond to your emails… When someone books time with you and then cancels without any … 10 Ways to Stop Client Ghosting Read More »| The Upside
Discover pivotal lessons from a founder's journey in building a consultancy business. Learn from setbacks and enhance your approaches for success.| The Upside
What Is Regret? “Two elements must therefore be rooted out once for all, – the fear of future suffering, and the recollection of past suffering; since the latter no longer concerns me, and the former concerns me not yet.” – Seneca, from Letters from a Stoic After a long day at work and terrible traffic, […] The post How To Deal With Regret ( 3 Stoic Strategies to Live Free) appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“These individuals have riches just as we say that we ‘have a fever,’ when really the fever has us.” — Seneca We all know those people who have lots of money, and yet, they are miserable. On the flip side, we all know people who live happy and fulfilled lives despite not having lots of money. […] The post What Does It Mean To Be Wealthy? appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it.” — Marcus Aurelius The question of why and how we are supposed to live has been contemplated for centuries. Absurdist Albert Camus wrote that life is like the Sisyphean task of […] The post Perseverance: 7 Stoic Lessons on How To Keep Going appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
Just over sixteen years ago, I bought Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations on Amazon. Amazon Prime didn’t exist then and to qualify for free shipping, I had to purchase a few other books at the same time. I was 19 years old. I didn’t know what Stoicism was. I didn’t know who Marcus Aurelius was (besides the […] The post The 16 Greatest Lessons From 16 Years With Marcus Aurelius appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“We suffer more from imagination than from reality.” — Seneca The 21st century has been described as “The Age of Anxiety,” “The United States of Stress,” “The World of Worry.” The implication is that what we are experiencing—pandemics, terrorism, political and economic turmoil, existential angst, and let’s stop there—is unique, unprecedented, uncharted. News headlines, tweets, […] The post How To Cure Anxiety: 9 Stoic Techniques That Work appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” — Epictetus What do the goals we set, whether personal or professional, require? If we hope to accomplish our goals, we need the discipline to hold ourselves accountable. We need the self-control to stay focused only on the things within our […] The post Goal Setting: A Philosophical Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
It’d be wonderful if life never tempted you, if you could just go day-to-day, winging it and always do right. But that’s not how the world is. That’s not who you are. If left to our own devices, with enough opportunities, eventually we’ll mess up—we’ll drift, we’ll stray. That’s why the greats have what Marcus […] The post 12 (Stoic) Rules For Life: An Ancient Guide to the Good Life appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
It’s pretty remarkable to think that two of history’s greatest philosophers walked the earth at the same time. That’s right, Seneca and Jesus were both born in the year 4BC. Not only that, they lived roughly parallel lives despite being separated by geography, culture, and social station. Indeed, they are both written about by Tacitus, […] The post Stoicism and Christianity: The History of the Stoics and the Christians appeared first on Daily Stoic.| Daily Stoic
A Devotional Introduction by KK Sah What You’ll Receive: A PDF copy of The Essence of the Ramayana by K.K. ... More... The post Free eBook: The Essence of the Ramayana appeared first on Ram Dass.| Ram Dass
Discover why Chick-fil-A, closed on Sundays, exemplifies the importance of maintaining business boundaries regardless of the economic situation. Learn to set your own rules.| The Upside
"According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it" (1 Corinthians 3:10). Paul emphasizes over and over again that his labors were "according to the grace of God." In other| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
I’m invited to lots of events by folks who are loosely in my network. Most of the time, the messages read something like this: Erin, I’m excited to explore The Upside and will be digging in deeper next week. I’d love to personally invite you to our upcoming private, sold-out event in NYC on June … They’re Buying You above All Else Read More »| The Upside
In 2019, I coined the term 20/20 Market Research to describe a framework I developed that works exceptionally well for understanding your potential clients’ needs while also building strong relationships. It’s simple: You reach out individually to old leads, potential leads, or folks who fit your ideal client profile and ask if you can have … 20/20 Market Research: Understand Your Clients While Building Relationships Read More »| The Upside
Book summary of Guinea Pig B by Buckminster Fuller featuring: Egocide, Purpose, Humanity, Final Exam, Divine Design, God, & more| Sloww
Considering EcclesiastesThe School of Mankind (Considering Ecclesiastes) The Beam (Considering Ecclesiastes) Definitions of True Love (Considering Ecclesiastes) Work Forces (Considering| Rambling Ever On
How do you know when it’s time to scale your business? I’ve been asked this question no less than 200 times. One of my own scale moments happened after 100+ 1:1 calls with people wanting to talk to me to learn more about The Upside. I slowly realized I was answering the same questions over … How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Scale? Read More »| The Upside
Writers & Artists Spirituality Series: Jane Austen, Chawton, Hampshire| The Culturium
Discover how to unlearn the A+ way and embrace resilience for entrepreneurial success. Join The Upside community to redefine your path and move forward.| The Upside
Discover how Jill Kravetz harnessed the power of engagement for getting results from LinkedIn, transforming visibility into a recognized business strategy.| The Upside
I just returned home from Las Vegas with my kids. Yep, we took a family vacation to Sin City. The last time I was there was about 15 years ago for a bachelorette party (shout out to Thunder Down Under!). But this trip was obviously different. We took a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon, saw … Here’s How Gambling Could Pay Off Read More »| The Upside
🌟 Here’s a handpicked collection of powerful words of wisdom—some timeless, some fresh, all designed to inspire clarity, courage, and compassion in everyday life. Whether you’re sharing them with your children or reflecting on them yourself, these quotes are like soul vitamins. 🧠 Classic Words of Wisdom “The only true wisdom is in knowing you […]| Dreams Quote
I’d been all over Costa Rica, but the Nicoya Peninsula had remained under my radar. That changed when I heeded some frequently heard advice from fellow travelers: You’ve got to check out Nosara. The renowned surf-spot-turned-yoga-and-wellness-enclave has become a popular destination within this sparsely populated region, offering something increasingly rare: authentic Costa Rican living combined … The post Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula: A Blue-Zone Paradise appeared first on Further.| Further
Discover why charging enough for services is crucial in making your projects worth your time. Find out what you may gain by adjusting your rates.| The Upside
In this Age of Distraction, may the Lord pour out His Grace on us to (1) stay in the most excellent and highest way (of His Love, I Cor.12:31); (2) to hear, read, receive the Word of God richly and hide it in our hearts; and (3) to be occupied with the weightier matters of life which concern Him most: Righteousness, Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness to God and to man (Matt.23:23; Prov.16:6). The post The Weight of Matters appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
If my kids are going to remember what I say, I need to up my game. Not say too much, or forget to say enough but give them words to remember.| Wise & Shine
Discover why companies choose to hire consultants they like, trust, and connect with. Learn how your uniqueness sets you apart in consulting.| The Upside
At a recent workshop I hosted for a co-working space, a participant asked me how she could possibly keep her 1:1 pricing equitable even though she needed to make more money. She asked, “Should I find additional ways to generate income?” This puzzle is more common than you might think. You want to give back … 5 Ways to Create Equitable Offerings, While Still Making Money Read More »| The Upside
 One large fountain at Waverly Place For many of us middle aged women a lot of changes take place which require some adaptive strategies. Some of us have physical problems that limit our activitie…| joyful2beeblogs
Great relationships aren't built on polished images but on authenticity.| Shivamber
100+ wise words and essential nuggets of life advice| BEEW
I imagine that many of us feel sadness for the suffering of other people or even animals, that unbidden tears come to our eyes. During the invasion of Ukraine I, and I know many others, have been s…| joyful2beeblogs
A few weeks ago at Upside Office Hours, a very smart member started a sentence like this: “I saw on LinkedIn that a competitor in my space was …” I let her finish the sentence but stopped her right there. I asked: “What makes you feel you should pay attention to … Put the Blinders on, Change Your Mindset Forever Read More »| The Upside
Book summary of What is Vedanta? by Swami Sarvapriyananda featuring: Tat Tvam Asi (That Thou Art), Swami Vivekananda Practical Vedanta, and more| Sloww
This quote pretty much sums up what happens to successful people as they grow older. They lose the ability to risk it all. The more successful they are, the more they want to protect what they have…| On my Om
DeepSeek, an AI startup owned by Liang Wenfeng, has claimed its V-3 software-R1 offers revolutionary cost-effective AI training without relying on advanced NVIDIA chips. This announcement catalyzed…| e-Discovery Team
“All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything (1 Corinthians 6:12). It seems as Paul writes his first letter to the church at Corinth, that the Corinthians were taking Paul’s own words -- his principle of freedom in Christ specifically -- and twisting it to their own sinful| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
It took me a while to realize that at almost every Open House that I host, a guest asks some version of this question: “How much time should I allocate to business development vs. delivering client work?” This is much bigger than a business development or time management question. This, my friends, is a question … Working on the Business Vs. In the Business How to Create the Perfect Balance Read More »| The Upside
i.e. whenever you are considering being lazy, remember, it won’t kill you, it will “simply” make you feel miserable in the long run.| stanbright.com
This post was originally published 5 January 2012. The links have been updated. Why is it in the “Music” category? Because it’s so relevant there… and sadly, today’s world in general. Gaslight was a 1944 noire film that starred Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman. The term, ‘to gaslight,’ comes directly from the plot. Updated 4 … Continue reading Today’s Gaslighting (updated Dec 2021)→| del's other stuff…
2024 was a struggle for most. Leading a community of ~250 consultants, advisors and business coaches, I have a unique pulse on what’s happening in the industry, some of which I’m going to share with you today. Here’s what I’ve observed in 2024 and what you need to know as you move into 2025: #1 … Trend Report and Action Steps for 2025 Read More »| The Upside
Let me start by saying that I’m a person who values quality over quantity. This value permeates every aspect of my life, from friendships to my home to business and everything in between. Through that quality-over-quantity lens, I see people making what I think is a major mistake on LinkedIn: Messaging strangers or … Here’s What Not to Do on LinkedIn Read More »| The Upside
The old British divine Matthew Henry refers to the practice of praying God's Word back to God as "wrestling with God in his own strength." For this reason, I love to peruse the Bible for prayers to make my own. And one of my favorite passages to pray is Psalm 25. As we look forward to a new year, I| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Listen to me read the post: I wake up among the treetops. I peek out the window near my head and I see the shadowy lake below, surrounded by the shadowy trees. Across the lake, I hear the train that was probably the reason for my waking. I close my eyes and a smile creeps […] The post Remembering how to pray appeared first on Heather Plett.| Heather Plett
Discover the challenges of parenting adult children from a distance and learn how to hold space for them while prioritizing self-care.| Heather Plett
The book of Proverbs, like other books typically identified as part of Israel’s “wisdom literature,” is full of pithy, provocative statements. (Here I cannot enter into a debate about whether “wisdom literature” is an actual genre.) Consider the following set of verses from chapter 26: Do not answer fools according to their folly, or you […] The post The Book of Proverbs’ Deceptive Simplicity (Or, How to Get It Right) first appeared on The Sacred Page.| The Sacred Page
Before Isaiah told the Israelites that they would "hear a word behind them saying, 'This is the way; walk in it ...'" ( Isaiah 30:21), he reminded them of the Nature and Character of the One Who was giving that word (v.18-20). When we as the Body of Christ are pressed on all sides by the Love that Christ has for us personally, we will trust His Voice and His Word and be willing to walk in HIS Love, "the highest way", "the blameless way", in the Sanctuary, away from sin, guilt, shame, and blam...| GGWO Church Baltimore
Two brothers. Two sisters. These four people are at the heart of the story of Israel, the people of God. There are some common elements that we read in the book of Genesis. Two women are barren for long seasons of their lives. Trickery is employed by one character to gain a particular blessing, and […] The post Family Dynamics and the Purpose of God appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men (1 Corinthians 1:23-25). Our Very| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Inspirational Quotes for Women: Quotes about strength and leadership that are uplifting for women - Strong women have shown up, broken many stereotypes, and| FunZumo
A very mature Christian came to me recently and said, “I want to learn more about doing family devotions well." Not long after, I had a very edifying conversation with a gray-haired saint who was wanting to study a particular Bible topic together. These encounters just reminded me of this fact: the| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
...it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 2:6-7). Put simply, there are two wisdoms, Paul says: human wisdom, and divine wisdom. They are not the same. They are not even similar. They ar| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Loss of focus, even for a moment, is always detrimental to what we are doing. That is quite obvious at pro-level sports disciplines - the moment you lose focus, your opponent takes advantage and scores. In the end of the day, if you want to be a “pro” in any discipline, you need to learn how to sustain your focus for long periods of time. Always being present and in the now. I came to this realisation while watching the Australian Open finals this year. I guess that’s also amongst the r...| Stan Bright
It always takes more time …to lose weight …to gain weight …to build good habits …to get rid of bad habits …to arrive on time …to finish the project on time …to reach your goal …for your project to start making money| Stan Bright
This has always been one of my favourite Will Smith’s speeches. It’s short| Stan Bright
Inspirational Words of Wisdom: Quotes about cute things are frequently used to communicate feelings of adoration, admiration, and appreciation. They can also be used to bring a smile to someoneR…| LittleNivi.Com
On National Relaxation Day, Rosie Acosta encourages us to look at mediation and mindfulness as radical acts of self-care.| Wanderlust
Whether you're looking for uplifting messages to inspire your team or coworkers, or words of encouragement to support a friend, this list will help. Words of| FunZumo
