Pedal to the Metal
When we were kids, our nickname for my mother was Mario Andretti (not for her spaghetti-making prowess but for her driving proclivities).
Today's quote is inspired by her "pedal to the metal" attitude about work and about life.
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti
Round Heads
Born in Newark and educated at Columbia, Allen Ginsberg spent much of his life rambling the streets of NYC's East Village.
His "Beat Generation," wrote eloquently, piercingly, and critically of the culture of their day. But in the end, he was always open to the notion that his was not the only opinion.
“Our heads are round so thought can change direction.” - Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997)
The Danger of Silence
At the end of this week, those in the Jewish community will celebrate Rosh Hashanah. As a preamble, this week will feature the words of Jewish scholars, musicians, poets, etc.
Our leadoff batter is Nobel Peace Prize winner (1986), Elie Wiesel.
"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."
Knocking at the Door
This morning's quote is a reminder you have far more agency and power than you might imagine.
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."