I’m very fond of metaphors and idiomatic expressions and I try to use them when ever I can.
The reason I called this blog Ἀρετή (an ancient Greek word pronounced Arete) - Excellence is slightly complicated.
I wanted something that would merge both my professional life (Software Engineering) and my non-professional life (Studies of the Classics, Astronomy, History and Science).
At the cost of being pretentious, I have found that this wonderful word - Ἀρετή - encompasses a lot of my personal philosophy of life.
The word means excellence as a value - living up to your potential, “Being all you can and should be”.
Other expressions I like are:
- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
- It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.
- The Golden Mean
- Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity
I have found that in the long term, co-operation and mutual aid has helped me advance my goals faster and more efficiently than had I just blundered forward without any regard towards my co-workers.
I don’t pretend that I live a blameless life or that I am a perfect role-model, however, I do make an effort to go through life realizing that it’s a team sport…
I would be happy if this site helps others solve problems they have encountered, broadens their horizons and teaches them something new or even if it just lets a few slow minutes pass enjoyably.
Robert
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