Heavenly Inspiration
Definitions: (1) highly skilled; thoroughly proficient; expert; (2) one fully accomplished or well versed in any art; a master Synonym: dexterous Derivation: The term adept was originally used to describe alchemists who claimed to have found the philosopher’s stone or a panacea. Quote: Success follows those adept at preserving the substance of the past by … Read more
Definitions: (1) having achieved a harmonious relationship with the environment; (2) person to person(s) accord; (3) accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements Synonym: adaptable Quote: If you’re in the middle of the ocean with no flippers and no life preserver and you hear a helicopter, this is music. You have to … Read more
Definition: quickness of perception; keenness of mind; accurate discriminationSee also: sagacity Quote: I believe we can accelerate our acumen, performance and success by leveraging our associations and spending time with people better than us. — Robin S. Sharma (1964-) Canadian Author
Definitions: (1) able to adjust to a new situation or environment <by changing one’s behavior or attitudes>; (2) made to fit <a new use>; (3) suitable for a specific situation; (4) to bring one thing into correspondence with another Synonyms: Adaptable implies a personal modification according to changing circumstances; accommodate suggests yielding to effect a … Read more
Definition: to make real; to realize a possibility Quote: The choices we make lead up to actual experiences. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain. It is quite another to be on top of it. Herbert Alexander Simon (1916–2001) American political scientist Symbol: a golden rose
Definitions: (1) free from error or mistake <especially as the result of careful study or meticulous procedure>; (2) precise Synonyms: correct, exact Tip: Be as accurate as necessary, but not less than needed. Symbol: a bull’s-eye
Definitions: (1) productive movement; (2) causing or promoting change; (3) agile, quick, nimble, lively; (4) constantly engaged; (5) characterized by energetic motion; busy; (6) requiring vigorous exertion Synonyms: alert, assiduous, brisk, diligent, industrious, operative, spirited, sprightly Balancing Quality: Relaxed Parental Quality: decisiveness Familial Qualities: participative, progressive Consequential Quality: appreciation Quotes:• Knowing is not enough; we … Read more
Definitions: (1) well-endowed with good qualities and manners; (2) complete in acquirements; educated and polished; (3) possessing a special skill or ability acquired by training which constitutes excellence of mind; (4) proficient as the result of training; (5) having achieved a goal; (6) completed; finished; fulfilled; executed; effected Synonyms: cultured, educated, realized, refined Quote: The … Read more
Definition: liable to be called to report; responsible; answerable Synonym: amenable Quote: A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury. — John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) English philosopher
Definitions: (1) receiving <especially compliments> with good grace and a gracious demeanor; (2) receiving with a consenting mind or willing satisfaction; (3) accepting with gratifying pleasure; (4) submitting or agreeing to an idea or a proposal; (5) understanding as true; (6) a pleasing person; agreeably civil; (7) admittance or approval <accepted as part of the … Read more