Monthly Archives: December 2008
New book from Zen Habit’s blogger
Leo Babauta, the blogger behind Zen Habits, has just launched his book, *The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential … in Business and in Life!*. Leo’s blogs are pretty much the best in the … Continue reading
“I like scars. You haven’t lived if you haven’t got them” (Great Work quote)
“I like scars. You haven’t lived if you haven’t got them.” ~ Chrissie Wellington, Triathlete I came across this quote in this article, and loved it immediately. It combines with another favourite quote of mine, “wisdom enters through the wound”. … Continue reading
The power of acknowledgment
You’ve heard me go on and on and on about needing great people around you and in your life to be able to do great work: it’s not a solo act. One of the subtleties of management is how to … Continue reading
Would 6 months with Seth Godin change your life?
Seth’s offering the chance to find out. Tempted? I am. You’ve got til December 14th to decide whether you’re in or out.
Calvino’s First Memo: Lightness
This week I’m using Italo Calvino’s Six Memos For the Next Millennium as inspiration for my musings on Great Work. His first memo is on Lightness, and I’m immediately taken to its opposite: weight, and in particular the weight of … Continue reading
