Category Archives: self-management
Who’s To Blame?
It’s so easy to point the finger, isn’t it? To point out what they’re doing wrong. To wash your hands of the whole situation. In this video – via sports, shaving and livestock – I’m digging into the practice and … Continue reading
Building Rock Solid Habits – Part II
If you want to change your life and increase your impact, you need to know how to build new, stronger, more useful habits. In this video I’m downing espresso, sipping green tea and playing with sparklers all in the service … Continue reading
The Illustrated Michael Port
Michael Port’s best known for his book Book Yourself Solid, and or anyone looking to build a business with a solid list of really good clients, this is a great book to have on your shelves (or even better, to … Continue reading
How to Build Rock Solid Habits (Part 1)
There’s never been smarter information out there on how to build better, stronger, rock solid habits. In this short video I’m using monkeys, zombies, an egg and a Canadian beaver to share two key insights on how to build a … Continue reading
Why Courage is the Most Essential Virtue
Come with me via Prince Albert, a magic trick, the four great kings, Alexander the Third, Brazilian soccer players, Seth Godin, Brene Brown and more to discover why courage is the most essential of all virtues (and the question that … Continue reading
Why Simplicity = Survival: Matt May, Dan Roam & Bill Jensen in Conversation
“There are two core skills we all have to have now: The ability to synthesize super-fast anything that’s coming in; and going out, the ability to do speed-freak clarity, the ability to get to the point faster. And that’s hard.” … Continue reading
Brené Brown, Danielle LaPorte and Not Knowing the Rules
This month I wanted to highlight some of the Great Work Interviews I’ve done over the years – we’ve now got more than 200 posted, yes 200! – so I’ve been listening to a few of them again, as awkward … Continue reading
Great Work is Counter-Cultural. (So who are you irritating?)
“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” Schopenhauer The real starting point Schopenhauer is on to something here, even if the first stage is more accurately … Continue reading
Are You Leaking Focus? (5 Ways to Plug the Holes)
Hey you! Over here! No – over here! (Actually, I’m behind you now…) Did you see Monday’s provocation? Take a look. It challenges you on where you might be leaking focus. So let’s assume that’s happening. That just occasionally you … Continue reading
