Brendan Morgan
@brendanm
Brendan Morgan
@brendanm
"What looks like a talent gap is often a focus gap. The "all-star" is often an average to above-average performer who spends more time working on what is important and less time on distractions. The talent is staying focused."
James Clear
Kurt Vonnegut
"The glory of God is a silver thread which must run through all our actions."
-Thomas Watson
A lion is fully capable of capturing, killing, and eating a field mouse.
But it turns out that the energy required to do so exceeds the caloric content of the mouse itself. So a lion that spent its day hunting and eating field mice would slowly starve to death.
A lion can’t live on field mice. A lion needs antelope. Antelope are big animals. They
... See moreThis idea—to create a fresh perspective or lens through which to look at a problem—is a powerful one for your business, but also your life.
You can ask yourself the following question:
If you were to hire a new CEO for your life, what would they do in the next 100 days?
The new CEO isn’t emotional about your life. They don’t feel the pull of sunk
... See moreAmerican novelist Ursula K. Le Guin reminds us that love is an active, ongoing process:
"Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new."
“Better” is a journey, not a destination
"Many of the best things in life are endless.
Being in a great relationship. Staying fit and healthy. Doing work that fulfills you. Being a good parent, coach, or teacher.
Stop worrying about accomplishing these things and instead focus on building a life where you continually practice them.
The important stuff has no finish line."
-James Clear