Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Self-Knowledge

Being a strong leader starts with knowing oneself. Until you know who you are and what you stand for, you can't effectively and positively lead others. Here are a couple quotes on self-knowledge from two of my favorite thinkers.

We should know what our convictions are, and stand up for them. Upon one's own philosophy, conscious or unconscious, depends one's ultimate interpretation of facts. Therefore it is wise to be clear as possible about one's subjective principles. As the man is, so will be his ultimate truth. - Carl Jung


Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.
- Henry David Thoreau

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