More old book learnings.. :)

1) Seek to understand before seeking to be understood: Try.. period! :)

2) Sharpen the Saw I: 4 things need to be going right for us to function well –
1) Physical: via exercise ob. :)
2) Mental: via fodder for the mind i.e. learning, books etc
3) Spiritual: Renewing faith and ourselves..
4) Emotional: Friends, family etc..

3) A woodcutter was sawing for 4-5 hours when a traveler passed by and asked – ‘How long have you been sawing?’. ‘4 Hours’ the woodcutter replied..
The traveler suggested ‘Maybe you should stop sawing and take some time and sharpen your saw’
‘No, I’m too busy sawing – the woodcutter replied’