Monthly Archives: September 2008
Two characteristics of extraordinary partners
I was talking with my coach Ernest the other day about building and refining the team that supports Box of Crayons. He helped me notice that I’m looking for three types of people, depending on the work that’s required. The … Continue reading
Seth-isms #3: Have to vs Get to
Another useful post from Seth Godin. Do you “have to” do the work you’re doing? Or do you “get to” do the work you’re doing? Seth’s point of view – and I’m waving the flag too – is that happiness … Continue reading
Making hard decisions
Tim Ferris hasn’t coasted on the success of his book The Four Hour Work Week. He’s a prolific blogger, and he’s often got some provocative things to say. This is a terrific post, using the example of Dr Martin Luther … Continue reading
“He was dumbfounded but learning fast” (Great Work quote)
“He was dumbfounded but learning fast.” ~ Mark Helprin, Winter’s Tale Winter’s Tale is a lyrical all-over-the-place read which I’m really enjoying at the moment, all while holding on as best I can. In an early chapter I came across … Continue reading
“You can’t get to Wonderful without…” (Great Work quote)
Watch this short movie. Wisdom on wisdom from Billy Connelly, Judy Dench, Jane Goodall, Desmond Tutu, Frank Gehry, Willy Nelson and others. My favourite (well, one of them): “You can’t get to Wonderful without passing through All Right.” ~Bill Withers … Continue reading
