We shape our tools and afterwards our tools shape us.
– Marshall McLuhan
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The Mighty Art of Being More Resourceful
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Practical Tips for Productive Living
We shape our tools and afterwards our tools shape us.
– Marshall McLuhan
This post has moved to HERE:
Photo by: Shoothead
Eric Hamm says
Marc, that was AWESOME!
marci says
And one of the mightiest pens I can think of would be the pen that writes the treaty that settles a conflict or ends a war 🙂
harmzie says
I have to say that I’ve allowed myself to become marginally annoyed by the (albeit relatively infrequent) pleas for “stumble assistance”. But I decided to give you another shot & it paid off!
This is a totally awesome post. You get a “thumbs up/’I like it'” from me! Thank you.
Raymond Chua says
Nice perspective.
Pen and sword. Impressive!
Mike King says
Great story Marc and you clearly did a fine job of adding to the comedy for the night!
The whole notion of content for a tool is definitely what makes someone mighty. Time for words, time for writing and time for weapons. They each have their place (hopefully not the weapons too often!).
Vincent says
Hi Marc,
I love your story in the comedy club. I believe that there is no best tool in the world, only tools that will best complement the situation. Great article.
Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger
Click A Life Coach says
Marc;
Another great article. Another thing is to consider is that you not only need to know when to use what tool, you also need to know how to use it in a efficient way.
If you don’t know how to use something you might do more damage than good.
Maya says
Indeed!
Karthick says
This was a good read, but the title doesn’t justify the content. You write “how to be mighty” but end with a conclusion saying “mighty are those that know when to use what..”, I think you need to elaborate on it a bit more :).
Good read though. I enjoyed your stepping it up to that comedian.
Marc says
@All: Thanks for the kind words and added insight.
@Karthick: Thanks for the suggestion and the honest feedback. I did keep it short and sweet. Maybe I’ll elaborate a bit more on an upcoming post. 😉
MiniLifeHacks says
Knowledge is Power.
LifeMadeGreat | Juliet says
Hi
So true.
Often we have one method or approach that we try for all situations. And that certainly isn’t always appropriate!
I am very impressed with your display in the comedy show.
Juliet
Arswino says
Hi Marc, thanks for sharing your experience in the comedy show.
The theory/tools is quite simple frankly. Anything can be useful if we use it in the right place or in the right time, even garbage. Garbage can be processed into energy at a particular place.
That’s why you call it the mighty stuff. Great work.
Very Evolved says
Love it!
Patrick
mar says
brilliant! i recently came across this blog and I love it 🙂 kudos to youu
Rick says
Nice post – probably your best yet.
Keep it up.
peace, Rick
Christopher says
YES!
True and funny. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Bamboo Forest - PunIntended says
You really handled yourself well here. The comedian couldn’t tango with you.
Love it.
Phil Jones says
Good points. I guess the question of ‘pen or sword’ is the wrong question. Those that live solely by the sword tend to create a bit too much trouble. Those that live entirely by pen probably get stomped too often. A balance of both would be more ideal.
“In the hands of a foot soldier at the forefront of a battlefield, the sword is mightier than the pen because the soldier can use the sword to defend himself from imminent, physical danger.” -A clever man with a pen might have avoided the war altogether. But nice to have a sword just in case.