Outrageous Ambition
Big ideas are cumbersome, but carrying their weight can be very worthwhile in the end.
One Size Fits All
One size fits all: great for socks, bad for beliefs.
Ways and Means
They vehicle we use to deliver a message can be just as important as the message itself.
Magpie Fight
I love magpies. They’re sturdy-looking birds, and some of them can use tools. If you approach most other birds, or even just pass by them too closely on the sidewalk, they’ll flutter away, terrified of the massive human-beast who no…
Unlabelable
Aspire to be frustratingly unlabelable.
Hats
It’s okay to label and sort the world, just be careful to apply very specific labels, and write them in pencil.
Trappings
It’s better to show who you are through your actions than through titles you apply to yourself.
Dollars and Sense
Dollars are one way to measure success, but even better is using sense.
The Right Hands
The wrong tools in the right hands is far better than the opposite. Quote from my new book, Act Accordingly. Update: April 7, 2017 In other words: work on skills, not owning the ‘right’ stuff. I see a lot of people…
Monkey Butlers
Becoming self-reliant isn’t easy, and it’s an ongoing journey no matter how far along the path you get.