Quitting might be the best thing you can do. Quitting is a largely underrated skill. By removing yourself from situations that are detrimental to your growth, you place yourself on the fast track towards opportunity and success. Read more on why quitting might be good for you in this NY Times article. A few things … Continue reading »
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It might not work.
The moment before you ship. There’s a second of hesitation. You question whether you’re going to look like a fool, if your idea is stupid, if you’re wasting your time. I had one of those this week. Actually, I was petrified. I was trying something new, and I was scared it wasn’t going to work. … Continue reading »
When “some” is better than “done”
It’s tempting to delay beginnings. Starting a project carries a certain amount of anxiety and trepidation. Eventually this emotional upheaval is conquered, and a new relationship forms — a protective, cautious, calculating awareness of your dream. Your time, energy, passion, love, and sacrifice have been invested into this work, and your pride is as stake. … Continue reading »
The best opportunities
Most really talented people are never discovered. Most will never make it onto the Best Sellers list, won’t speak at TED, won’t be contacted by NPR. Chances are you may never find yourself on the big screen. That manuscript? It might end up in more trash cans than hands. And your promising business venture? You’ll … Continue reading »
12 reasons to delegate
You want to do it all on your own. After all, your way is the best way. Explaining your process takes too much time, and it won’t be done exactly the right way. What’s the use? Channeling responsibilities can lead to long-term payoffs. Delegate often so that you can: focus on the big picture trust … Continue reading »
Daily choices
The choices we make impact much more than our day: conversations we have magazines we read apps we open moments we check Facebook meetings we participate in time we set aside to create phone calls we answer emails we send the moment we power off the times we say no Set priorities with care. They … Continue reading »
It’s easy to hide
We’re exposed now more than ever before. Our steps are easily trackable, our buying decisions traceable with the click of a mouse. We document our lives on film for our friends and the world to see. We post our professional accomplishments on open social networks. We look for validation and response from what we show … Continue reading »
Choose your category
Some people live on the edge of what’s possible. They defy expectations and buck norms. Some people follow what has come before. They do what they are told and stay in line. Some people wander aimlessly. They dream about “what if” and believe success finds the lucky. They attribute greatness to others, failing to see … Continue reading »
Are you in love with your problem?
A few months ago, I found myself in a room with Seth Godin and a small group of eager entrepreneurs. Seth posed the following question: ”Are you so in love with your problem you’re unwilling to try an imperfect solution?” This prompted me to wonder how many situations I’ve refused to relinquish control, choosing instead … Continue reading »
Get what you want by working backwards
Big Goals — the ones worth mentioning — typically fall into one of two categories: 1. You really, really want something. Big Goal: I want to … travel around the world, be the company’s top earner, find a fulfilling relationship, double my savings account, change careers. 2. You want to change your behavior. Big Goal: I am going … Continue reading »
