A house takes on the character of its inhabitants, a homeowner takes on the characteristics of the house.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen How We Affect Others How We Impact Others Impact On Others Influence Interaction Interplay Mutual Mutuality What Affects Us

You are not a better or wiser person simply because you’ve ceased to care.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Callousness Cynicism Giving Up Insensitivity Lack Of Caring Narcissism Quixotic Quixotism Selfishness

Don’t ask a yes or no question unless the person being asked can say no without hesitation.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Asking Questions Authenticity Integrity Listening Respecting Others

People usually have to be dragged kicking and screaming into what’s good for them.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Accepting Advice Authority Deferring To Authority Ignoring Advice Listening Listening To Others Resisting Authority Submitting To Authority Taking Advice

Do first what you don’t want to do most.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Discipline Efficiency Organization Procrastination Self Discipline Tackling Large Tasks Working Efficiently

There are four stages to a person’s career:In Stage 1 you are enthusiastic about your work, but inexperienced (start of your career).In Stage 2 you are both enthusiastic about your work and have gained experience (top of your career).In Stage 3 you’re tired of your work, but you are also still competent/experienced (maintenance stage).In Stage 4 you are sick of your work, and because you haven’t been motivated to keep up with your profession, you are now, once again, inexperienced relative to the state-of-the-art in your field (end of career).

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Career Staying Current Staying Engaged Work

His problem is that he doesn’t want anyone until he can have anyone he wants.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Commitment Failure To Commit Fear Of Commitment Holding Out For Better Indecision Wanting It All

Recognize and beware of the snare.

~ Clifford Cohen

Clifford Cohen Avoiding Danger Avoiding Trouble Being Proactive Keeping Safe Preparing For Adversity Proactivity Safety Staying Safe