Writing

Philosophy

I have carried on many debates and aired many opinions over the years. I've been called many names for the confidence with which I present my contentions. But, as I have reminded many, I stick to the point at hand. And I have admitted the few times when I've been wrong — always adopting the victorious view thenceforth. I've managed to make these occurrences few because I subscribe to the notion that one's first responsibility before stepping into debate is to to ensure that one is armed with an objective appraisal of the issue at hand. Demanding an absence of folly in one's mind and soul saves a lot of embarassment. To hasten the demise of whatever folly remains, I make my argument in a way that will make it a pleasure for a true lover of debate to feed me my hat. When my adversary wins the argument, I win the truth. Agreeing to disagree is a double loss. And (although this section is not set in the context of business) in business it's a sure path to trouble.

Below will be links to excerpts from some of these writings, soon.