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Stupidities

Esperanza Aguirre,The President of the Regional Government of Madrid has published a biographical book. Among the many stupidities she tells in the book, there is one that is particularly funny. She tells some months her salary is not enough to pay her bills.

As the salary of a politician is always public, we know Esperanza earns 100.000 € / year. This is a high pay for a proffessional in Spain.

I think you have to be very stupid to publicly say you cannot make a living with 100.000 € / year. But you have to be even more stupid if you don't realize citizens and especially critics will publish how much you earn. But the probably reason that explains all this is that some politicians think it is their citizens who are stupid and can be treated as children.

Helping

Yesterday I met a friend of mine I had seen just a couple of times in the last ten years. He told me he needed some legal advice. Can you help me? I said: yes.

I feel very well after helping him. In the last months I have been dealing with some "prestigious" men, people who think they are important and take for granted you consider them important. Some of these guys behaved in an ugly manner.

I feel you can be great doing small things, just by helping others in their lives. That is greatness, too.

Aristotle in Madrid

Next weekend I will be in Madrid to talk about Aristotle's philosophy of fate and virtue. I have been invited by the Spanish Society for Classic Studies and the presentation will take place at the CSIC (Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas). If someone is in Madrid next weekend, you know, just send me an e-mail and perhaps we could meet.

I have added some new songs to My Favorite Songs category. I especially like Ricky Nelson's Garden Party for what it says.

"All right now, I learnt my lesson well. See, you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself".

A big truth. I have experienced it in the last few days.

Maravich, the book

A book has been presented about the life of Pistol Pete Maravich. For those who did not have the opportunity to see Pistol Pete play live (it's my case), this is an occassion to remind the games of a true genius.

Here you can see some of the impossible shots and passes of Pistol Pete. Take a look at the interview and the passing lessons along with Red  Auerbach.

I think it is inspirational even if you just watch it.

I wanna tell you a story

Trevor has written a wonderful book on storytelling. I think his writing skills are improving as long as he writes more and more.

In this book, he offers the example of 16 stories that can guide your experience at work.

By the way, I have collaborated in the book by designing the cover.

You can preview the contents of the book here. You can buy the book here.