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“We are whiplashed between…” (Great Work quote)
“We are whiplashed between an arrogant overestimation of ourselves and a servile underestimation of ourselves.” ~ Parker Palmer We puff ourselves up, certain we’re better than others. (Where’s the data for that judgment?) We undermine ourselves, water on rock, wearing … Continue reading
How to get unstuck: the three questions you need
The very fine people at Positively Positive asked me to short a two-minute video on how to get unstuck. Here it is – in 150 seconds we cover: What stuck is (and why it gets in the way of being … Continue reading
“The willows submits to the wind and prospers until…” (Great Work quote)
Photo by ElyceFeliz, Flickr Creative Commons The willow submits to the wind and prospers until one day it is many willows; a wall against the wind. This is the willow’s purpose. ~ Frank Herbert We grow through resistance. (Where am … Continue reading
“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
How to fulfil your potential
I’ve been at the Wisdom 2.0 conference for the last four days, and it’s been a blast. It hasn’t had the usual didactic tone (with a dash of upsell) of many other conferences I’ve attended, but rather a spirit of … Continue reading
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
How to be a “merchant of light”
Yesterday – November 30th – was the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society. I read about it here in a terrific article that mused on the ten big questions science needs to solve. (The answers range from: Is my cat … Continue reading
“We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities” (Great Work quote)
We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities. ~ Walt Kelly I get a regular dose of quotes from Quotes of the Day, and this one showed up today. I actually laughed out loud – it’s such an elegant reminder of the … Continue reading
4 Unexpected Things I Wish I Could Say No To
You’ll most likely have heard Michelangelo’s comment about how he created his sculpture. Let me paraphrase for you: “I just carve away anything that doesn’t look like a lion, and I’m left with a lion.” We all nod our head … Continue reading
