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Monthly Archives: February 2010

Seth Godin, myth of the individual hero

I don’t know for sure, but I’m guessing Seth Godin’s blog is the most read in the world of business. In his blog, just as with his numerous and excellent books, (Linchpin, Tribes, Purple Cow etc.) Seth has an unparalleled … Continue reading

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Why stories matter

Or rather, let me show you the power of a story. And all through the lens of a search engine. My vote for the best ad of the Superbowl.

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Leo Babauta, Zen Habits

One of the giants in the self-development world, Leo Babauta. His blog Zen Habits is read by over 150,000 people, and with good reason. It’s practical, wise and committed to helping people create a better life for themselves through simple … Continue reading

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“How important it is for us to recognize…” (Great Work quote)

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” ~ Maya Angelou One of the great blessings of writing Do More Great Work was inviting some people I admire greatly to contribute to the book. … Continue reading

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Stop the busywork #1: 7 strategies to do more Great Work

“Do more Great Work!” I say, full of vim and vigor and the wide-eyed enthusiasm of someone with a book about to be published. “Yeah yeah,” you say. “Don’t you know how busy I am, how many emails I have … Continue reading

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