GyShiDo (Get Your Sh.. Done) is all about razor-sharp focus and the art and craft of simply getting things done.

A GyShiDo-San obeys a code of honour with seven commitments:

1. Focus relentlessly on the activities that bring the most value.
2. Avoid the myth of multitasking in favour of single-tasking with laser-sharp attention.
3. Establish consistency by making habits out of doing the right things.
4. Be honest and open in everything you do.
5. Avoid meetings that aren’t necessary.
6. Always follow-up quickly.
7. Treat people with kindness and respect.

Some good advice, don’t you think?

 

 

 

What is the meaning of life? Anna Vital’s infographic visualises the most prominent philosophies that have tackled this question. Using very few words.   What is the meaning of life for you?

“Hallo Oma,” the sweet voice of my young grandson echoes through the phone.

It’s his first two-word phrase.

Or rather, the first two-word phrase directed at me.

A phrase that brings a smile to my face and warms my heart.

A phrase I’ve been waiting for. For some time.

Juggling three languages can’t be easy for the little guy.

That’s why I’m so enthralled.

It reminds me of Anne Frank’s words: “Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy“.

In the midst of our busy lives, moments like these remind us to cherish the little things.

They remind us of what truly matters in life.

I thought you might like to be reminded, too.

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enthralled = begeistert, bezaubert
to cherish = hegen, wertschätzen, schätzen

Around us, life bursts with miracles:—a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere. Each human being is a multiplicity of miracles. Eyes that see thousands of colors, shapes, and forms; ears that hear a bee flying or a thunderclap; a brain that ponders a speck of dust as easily as the entire cosmos; a heart that beats in rhythm with the heartbeat of all beings. When we are tired and feel discouraged by life’s daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.

Thich Nhat Hanh

If you’re looking for some words of wisdom, you need look no further than Thich Nhat Hanh’s quotations.

His words are like a beautiful song. Lifting our spirits and inspiring hope.

You’ve probably heard or even used the question, “What do you do for a living?” time and time again.

Try these three questions to add variety or flair to your conversations:

• What projects or initiatives are you currently working on?
• How did you become interested in your field of work?
• What do you enjoy most about your job or profession?

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What do you do for a living? = Was machen Sie beruflich?
time and time again = over and over again, again and again, repeatedly, on multiple occasions

“No animal should suffer and die in the name of beauty.”

That’s the message behind “Save Ralph“—a 4-minute-long stop-motion documentary-style film, written and directed by Spencer Susser and released by the Humane Society International.

Ralph is a rabbit who is used to test cosmetic products.

In the interview, Ralph talks about how his job has left him blind in one eye and deaf in one ear. And he gives us a peek into his dreadful daily routine as a tester in a laboratory.

What can we do to save Ralph?

The least we can do is to buy cruelty-free cosmetic products.

And learn more about the Save Ralph campaign at the Humane Society International’s dedicated website.