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“What separates the elite performers from everyone else? Not perfection, but consistency. This is why the most important thing is not to prevent mistakes altogether, but to avoid making a mistake twice in a row. Errors are part of the process, but they shouldn’t become part of the pattern. One mistake is just an outlier. TwoContinue reading “Nunc Coepi”

“The only kind of writing is rewriting.” -Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast Writing every day doesn’t make writing any easier. Like any creative act, it will always be hard and messy, especially at the beginning. But by doing it every day, you no longer fool yourself into thinking it should be any different. You acceptContinue reading “Everyday ReWriting”

“The effect of change in surroundings is like that of a lapse of time in making the past seem remote. With a tear for the dark past, turn we then to the dazzling future, and, veiling our eyes, press forward. The long and weary winter of the race is ended.” -novel, Looking Backward by EdwardContinue reading “Just Looking”

“What we have done for ourselves dies with us, what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” -Albert Pike Heroes sometimes get recognized for their heroic acts while they’re alive and with us. But more often than not (much like many great artists), their heroism is not fully recognized andContinue reading “Unsung”

“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” -Heraclitus Who, who, who, who?Who are you?Who, who, who, who?Who are you?Who, who, who, who?Who are you?Who, who, who, who? -song “Who Are You?” by The Who The you of today. Is not theContinue reading “The You Of Today”

Most people talk a great game. Some actually play the game. Few play the game consistently and at a high level. If you’re working in a collaborative medium, align yourself with the few.

The more specific the ask, the more likely you are to get the help you seek. Do your research ahead of time and drill down to exactly what you need and how and why they best can help. (Keep in mind that just like you, everyone’s extremely busy and working on things that they’re equallyContinue reading “Help Them Help You”

“But after I got them to leave and shut the door and turned off the light it wasn’t any good. It was like saying good-bye to a statue. After a while I went out and left the hospital and walked back to the hotel in the rain.” -Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Think ofContinue reading “Takeaways”

”We have a strategic plan. It’s called doing things.” -Herb Kelleher “Done is better than perfect.” -Sheryl Sandberg I was on a recent conference call and after everyone spoke at length about the agenda at hand, one person said, “The only way we’ll ever really know if we have something, is to find a dealContinue reading “Learn It By Doing It”

No matter how great your art, your product, you public policy, your generous act, your thoughtful suggestion, etc…you can rest assured, at least half the people won’t like or agree with it. That’s ok. It’s not for them. If you need a statistical goal to shoot for and feel like you’ve succeeded in your chosenContinue reading “Aim For 51”