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“Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times…” (Great Work quote)

Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got. ~ Art Buchwald I like the bluntness of this. I had been toying with putting in the lovely lines from the Renaissance poet … Continue reading

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Be a little bit weird

Follow Michael Bungay Stanier/@boxofcrayons on Twitter This was (yet another) interesting and provocative talk from the TED stage. It’s about the five stages of tribes – and why we should strive (at least) for Stage Four and maybe even Stage … Continue reading

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“Map out your future – but do it in pencil…” (Great Work quote)

“Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip.” ~ Jon Bon Jovi So it seems I have two (and maybe three) things in … Continue reading

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” We relish news of our heroes, forgetting…” (Great Work quote)

We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too. ~ Helen Hayes I’m a big big fan of identifying your heroes. They’re often a terrific clue as to what Great Work might be for you, … Continue reading

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Outside the Lines – How to Break the Rules

Tennis, anyone? I really like the Williams sisters. It’s not just that Serena and Venus play amazing tennis, even though they do. Nor is it the fact that they’re best friends, even while being each other’s main rival, which I … Continue reading

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