Monthly Archives: January 2009
Seth-isms #5: Lonely, scared & bitter
Seth’s latest blog entry is a beauty. Map yourself on two axes: generous <==> selfish angry <==> calm Where do you find yourself today? From which place would be the easiest and most fun to do Great Work?
“timidity will do a thousand times more damage…” (Great Work quote)
“Given the same amount of intelligence, timidity will do a thousand times more damage than audacity.” ~ Karl von Clausewitz, 1780 – 1831 As someone holding Canadian, Australian and British citizenships (yes, I’m an international man of mystery) … I … Continue reading
Where to find brilliant ideas
One blog I check constantly is Innovation Tools. It’s a constant source of quality information on creativity and innovation … and they’ve just celebrated their 7th birthday: congratulations, Chuck! If you’re after new ideas, this is a great place to … Continue reading
The inconvenience of convenience
Sometimes it’s just the easyness of everything that gets in the way of Great Work. The convenience of it all means that getting distracted from the work that matters is just too easy. I spent last week determined, absolutely determined, … Continue reading
“Wanting it is easy, but trying to be great – well, that’s torturous” (Great Work quote)
“When I saw All My Sons, I was changed – permanently changed – by that experience. It was like a miracle to me. But that deep kind of love comes at a price: for me, acting is torturous, and it’s … Continue reading
