The humor of George Carlin, and his ability to use our mother tongue to twist around a satirical thought like a pretzel made him one of my favorite comedians and an inspiration. (“What is pre-boarding? You’re either getting on the plane, or your not!) I dedicate this stringing together of clichés into a motivational speech In his memory.

When the dust settles, in a perfect world… at the end of the day, put first things first. In any event, if push comes to shove, all things being equal, worst-case scenario: Keep your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel and you ear to the ground. All good things come to those who wait. Rome wasn’t built in a day. After all, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Then, when you get the lay of the land in broad strokes, all roads lead to Rome. So, do the right thing and take the high road. I may be preaching to the choir, who always fall for the new paradigm hook, line and sinker. Or, what I’m saying here could be falling on deaf ears. When it’s all said and done, empower yourself to grow beyond all expectations. And, remember you can’t take it with you.