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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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My Favorite Hugh MacLeodisms From the Gaping Void

August 12th, 2009

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. The more talented somebody is, the less they need the props.

11. Don’t try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether.

21. Selling out is harder than it looks.

22. Nobody cares. Do it for yourself.

29. Whatever choice you make, The Devil gets his due eventually.

37. When your dreams become reality, they are no longer your dreams.

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Free: The Future of a Radical New Price is now…Free!

Late last month, Chris Anderson released a free downloadable unabridged podcast/audiobook version of his book, Free: The Future of a Radical New Price as zipped mp3 files, and via  iTunes.  It chapter is an individual podcast; all of which are  narrated by Chris…

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 …

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Solving the Unsolvable

August 3rd, 2009

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

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“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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