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Fish Tank Philosophy: The Goldfish Theory

It is rumored and somewhat proven that a Goldfish will grow to suit the size of its tank. That if you increase the size of the tank, the Goldfish will continue to grow. Some Goldfish reportedly weighing up to 90 lbs and as much as 36” long. Conversely, if you keep a Goldfish in a small tank it will stop growing or die. I would like for you to consider that this is a great analogy for the human condition.

Humans will be able to grow in two ways, and no, one of them is not physically like a goldfish. Humans have the unique capability of growing to the largest possible size that their environment allows. So what is a human environment in this context? Read more…

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Posted by thomasvan - June 17, 2012 at 7:13 am

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Be Better Than You Were Yesterday – The Path to Enlightenment

You don’t have to be the greatest at any one thing. You don’t have to be an Olympian, you don’t have to play in the NBA, and you don’t have to win a Grammy. You don’t have to make a million dollars a year, drive the most expensive cars, or wear the nicest clothing money can buy. You don’t! Read more…

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Posted by thomasvan - April 30, 2012 at 11:27 pm

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