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“At every crossway on the road that leads to the future, each progressive spirit is opposed by…” (Great Work quote)

“At every crossway on the road that leads to the future, each progressive spirit is opposed by a thousand men assigned to guard the past.” Maurice Maeterlinck, Belgium poet So yes, as you think about your Great Work Project, you’ll … Continue reading

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11 ways to get focus for 2011

Here’s 48 seconds of inspiration, motivation and provocation… The year ahead of you beckons. What are your plans? What’s your planning process? You might be using Chris Brogan’s Three Words approach, or Chris Guillebeau’s rigorous annual review process or Charlie … Continue reading

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9 Quotes That Make The Difference

I’ve been collecting quotes for, oh I don’t know, forever. I guess I’m inclined to the aphorism. Give me Emily Dickinson over Tennyson, give me a haiku over an epic. One of my first entrepreneurial ideas – this would be … Continue reading

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“You can always amend a big plan, but you can never… (Great Work quote)

You can always amend a big plan, but you can never expand a little one. I don’t believe in little plans. I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can’t possibly foresee now. ~ Harry S. … Continue reading

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“If you don’t design your own life plan…” (Great Work quote)

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” ~ Jim Rohn Now’s a pretty good time to stop for just a moment … Continue reading

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