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French forces become enveloped.

Editing means to have a clear course of action in our lives thus allowing us to focus on the things that matter.

Uncommit by eliminating or at least scaling back an activity for a few days to see if it’s really making a difference. You may find out the activity will not be missed and can be eliminated.

The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) marches to Mons with fanfare.

Leadership positions and personnel backgrounds detailed.

Just say no.

Clarify your intentions and have a strategy.

German cannon shells from 305s and 420s demolish all 12 Belgium forts.General Leman is taken prisoner.

Germany invaded Belgium and France sends in troops. The war of ground troops has begun!

Employ the simple rule of 90%. That is, if you don’t love it, don’t do it. This should amount to eliminating 90% of the nonessential things from your life.

Fighting in the sea.

The British Navy failed to attack the Goeben three times.

Ships chasing one another.

The ship hunt is on.

Turkey considers who they will support since they like no one.

Britain declares war on Germany, some argue, in the name of neutrality for Brussels.

Everywhere, at each moment, you have the option:
- to accept this event with humility
- to treat this person as he should be treated
- to approach this thought with care, so that nothing irrational creeps in. (Book 7.54.)

Sleep enhances the ability to explore, make connections, and do less but better throughout waking hours.

Play is essential and sparks exploration.

Listen to what is not being said.

Germany attacks Belgium.

Take time to think and be bored.

Germany officially declares war with France saying “the German Empire considers itself in a state of war with France” and sends the message through the German ambassador, von Schoen.

Various predictions as to how long the war will last. Times range from a few weeks to a couple of months. One says Germany will never stop until fully defeated and predicted three years.

Some in the British parliament disagree with getting into a battle between the Franco-Russian and Germans.

Germany wants Belgium to allow safe passage into France. Belgium says no and says they will fight if Germany invaded their land. This will only slow the German forces down but not stop them.

There is always a trade off. Choose to do multiple things to the minimum standard or do one thing very well.

Everything is nonessential.

You have a choice.

Introduction to Brussels leadership.