Thought provoking
“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being,” said the old man, with a certain bitterness. “Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.” - The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho
Most CEOs are CEOs because they started the businesses they run - not because they are abnormally smart or qualified.
Often they’re the least qualified people in the company, since they’re the only ones who didn’t go through an interview process.
Often they’re the least qualified people in the company, since they’re the only ones who didn’t go through an interview process.
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On founders who become CEOs, interesting way of seeing things
Merton says it is: “We cannot master everything, taste everything, understand everything, drain every experience to its last dregs. But if we have the courage to let almost everything else go, we will probably be able to retain the one thing necessary for us—whatever it may be. If we are too eager to have everything, we will almost certainly miss
... See moreStephen Cope • The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling
The extreme of the Shadow response is related to the level of denial not the extreme nature of what is being denied.
Dr. Matthew B. James • Integrate the Shadow, Master Your Path
Victories attained by right thought can only be maintained by watchfulness. Many give way when success is assured, and rapidly fall back into failure.
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Reminds me of how we often slow down before we reach the finish line in anticipation of finishing, and in doing so, finish short or make a mistake. “Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop after you’ve finished”
C.S. Lewis advice on writing
Great artists don’t study art history to figure out what art to create.
Great founders don’t analyze the market to figure out what product to build.
Naval Ravikanttwitter.comPatience. By nature, I’m impatient – with myself, sometimes with others. I like to move forward. I like to get things done. When there’s a problem, I prefer to fix it now . That’s true both professionally and when it comes to interpersonal relationships. When I’m trying to close a deal, I’ll find myself thinking, “What can I do to make it happen... See more
Mario Gabriele • Modern Meditations: Kirsten Green
A story I wrote on hating camping went viral over the weekend. A friend messaged me on Saturday night to say that it was an Apple News Editor's Pick, and then Suzie Loiselle emailed with the stats shown below. I was just interviewed by a Vancouver radio station about the piece. Was this the best story I've ever written? No. But it touched a nerve... See more