Quote of the Day -- Malcolm Gladwell

Success is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for twenty-two minutes to make sense of something that most people would give up on after thirty seconds.

-- Malcolm Gladwell

Quote of the Day -- Jim Loehr

We live in a world that celebrates work and activity, ignores renewal and recovery, and fails to recognize that both are necessary for sustained high performance.

Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance.

– Jim Loehr

Quote of the Day --- Benjamin Franklin

For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.

-- Benjamin Franklin

Poetry in Motion

Trite but true. The graceful, athletic dancers of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Northrup on Saturday were truly poetry in motion. 

Sets, costumes, and even the music were minimalist. Lighting enhanced and added mystery. But it was all about the dancers and the stories they tell with their lithe bodies. 

I'm occasionally impressed by a touchdown pass, a diving catch in the outfield, or a three-point swish. But I'm impressed by these dancers every second that they are on stage. Reaching the pinnacle of both artistry and athleticism, and making it all look easy, is an achievement to be treasured. Bravo!