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June 2009

Tweet like me (no, not really)

June 20, 2009

In our quest to be original, it’s important to realize that no one is ever original. Ideas don’t come from a void (unless it’s a flux capacitor), they come from experience, from interactions and from other people. Originality just means solving a problem we weren’t sure we had yet. So, to be original, it’s more [...]

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Do less today (but do it really well)

June 18, 2009

We all lead whirlwind lives. Schedules are juggled, plans are broken and projects sit half finished. We are all over committed. Try dropping a commitment. Back out of a project that isn’t really important. Let go of a concern you can’t do anything about. Then do everything else BETTER. Focus your energy on something you [...]

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Always be prepared

June 13, 2009

If you’re giving a presentation, have a backup. If you’re counting on an internet connection, have a flash/video file available. If you’re at an event, bring a pen. If you’re outside, have your business cards. Show up prepared. There are many things that we can’t always control, like the environment, weather, emotions, power or even [...]

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Bucket list

June 12, 2009

It feels damn good to get something off your bucket list. Some of those things have been on there for years. Off the top of my head, here’s mine: -Give a speech to 500+ people. -Go to a spring training game (check, check, check) -Hit up historically important baseball stadiums (WRIGLEY TODAY! Fenway is next [...]

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What’s important to you?

June 9, 2009

Far too much of our time is spent on unimportant things. We have feuds with neighbors, spats with exes and arguments with colleagues or competitors on business tactics. Ever think of how much energy is spent with all this petty bullshit? Ask yourself one question the next time you engage in something negative. Does this [...]

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When’s the last time you did something new?

June 7, 2009

We tend to stick with what’s comfortable. We stay with what we know. We stay on the same path until something diverts us. What if we’re wasting our time? What if the status quo is numbing our ability to get better? Tomorrow, try something new. New hairstyle, new toothpaste, new kind of breakfast cereal. It [...]

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What are you afraid of?

June 3, 2009

Many people are afraid of failure. Others fear success. Many people worry about looking stupid in front of others. This is bullshit. No matter what you do and no matter who you are, if you believe in something and show it, people will respect that. People will follow you. Forget about dancing like nobody’s watching. [...]

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What are you competing against?

June 1, 2009

We all want to be the best. Best designer, best writer, best developer or best salesman. You can spend hours perfecting your craft. Weeks, months and years making yourself an expert. Problem is, most of the time none of us have any idea who we are competing against. We have no idea what our competitors [...]

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