Rebalance Your Portfolio
One of my favorite authors Dorie Clark shared today that she was invited on Good Morning America two weeks ago to talk about her new book, THE LONG GAME, and why being a long-term thinker is so critical to our […]
Generous Work: because we can, not because we’re owed
“Gratitude isn't a problem. But believing we're owed gratitude is a trap.” —Seth Godin, author of “The Practice”
Differentiate
To do generous work, have all three kinds, i.e., quality that meet specs (technical); give the pleasure and comfort one gets from expensive and beautiful things, elite status (luxury); and manifest art (creative magic). I interpret this as […]
Some Happy (Birdy) Thoughts
In early October last year, I visited the Singapore Jurong Bird Park with my friend and former colleague, Eunis. On the same day, I decided to post the picture of this handsome and fearsome-looking huge bird on Unsplash.com. […]
Celebrate the Opportunity
Model being positive about our practice and the outcome will take care of itself. There is no need to be a pessimist […]
Quotes — “work on it until it no longer prevents your progress”
“Don’t over-improve your weaknesses. If you’re not good at something, work on it until it no longer prevents your progress, but the bulk of your time is better spent maximizing your strengths.” —James Clear, author of “Atomic Habits”
Useful Feedback, Not Reassurance
Reassurance—while it’s calming—never lasts. Godin says:
There’s never enough reassurance to make up for a lack of commitment to the practice.
Reassurance is short-term. It amplifies attachment. It shifts our focus from pursuing the practice to maneuvering it to ensure success. So—useful feedback, not reassurance. For example, in my Swedish language learning, there is little use if my Sfi teacher just reassures me that I will do great in the language without giving me feedback on where I had made mistakes or how I […]
