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Inspiration.

November 16th, 2009

Something too few of us do these days:

think

We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” - John W. Gardner (1912 – 2002)

The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.” –  Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970)
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My Favorite Hugh MacLeodisms From the Gaping Void

Hugh’s list of 37 tips which helped him be more creative  is available as an awesome print and as a blog post. My favorites from his list : 5. You are responsible for your own experience. 9. Everybody has their own private Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb. 10. …

Opportunities, Problems, Creativity, Appearance, Courage, and Tolerance

We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems. - John W. Gardner When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: ‘Only stand …

Solving the Unsolvable

Today’s GapingVoid cartoon really captures our current economy, as do the quotes below:

“We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” - John W. Gardner “The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a …

Things I Learned Working for Great Managers, Part 1

I will always be very appreciative of the many things I learned from working for great managers. These experiences changed my life in small and large ways which keep alive inside me the hope I will have an opportunity to work for at least a few more - and sooner rather than later. I’ve …

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Solving the Unsolvable

August 3rd, 2009

Today’s GapingVoid cartoon really captures our current economy, as do the quotes below:

gapingvoid.com

gapingvoid.com

“We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” - John W. Gardner

“The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.” – Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970)

“I think high self-esteem is overrated. A little low self-esteem is actually quite good…Maybe you’re not the best, so you should work a little harder.” – Jay Leno (1950 – ), O Magazine, February 2003

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Opportunities, Problems, Creativity, Appearance, Courage, and Tolerance

We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems. - John W. Gardner When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: ‘Only stand …

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Just Do It.

July 14th, 2009

Edison 1893 Light Bulb

Edison 1893 Light Bulb

The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution. – Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970)

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