Matt O'Donnell
@modonnell
On a never-ending search for interesting things
Matt O'Donnell
linkedin.com
“The more a project scares you, the more that probably means it’s worth doing.”
–Damien Chazelle
–Damien Chazelle
Britton Perelman • Just a moment...
Before jumping into a new project, make sure that your plans aren’t driven by an emotional, knee-jerk reaction based on fear or social comparison.
hbr.org • Where We Go Wrong with Collaboration
Moving from one rhythm to the other involves a shift in priorities -- in values -- more than just switching from one task to another. It's not just “what am I doing next?”, but “what do I put a higher value on: the me-work that defines my role and identity, or the we-work that involves coordinative and cooperative work?”
If I wake up and touch my phone, I’ve already lost hours. Not because I’m browsing social media for hours, but because the mind has already been agitated, made unquiet, and the context switch back into thoughtfulness can take the whole morning. In other words, the addict part of my brain takes over and contaminates my ability to be contemplative. I... See more
Craig Mod • Offscreen Magazine Interview
Too many people think freedom is the ability to do anything you want, instead of the discipline to not be a slave to your compulsions.
Ayishat Akanbix.comIf you can’t solve for the hardest part, the part with the most uncertainty, there’s no point in doing anything else.
Annie Duke • Grit or Quit? Tactical Advice for Founders Facing Tough Company Building Decisions
It’s Good
It Can Be Better
Eventually it Will Be Good Enough
Next Time Will Be Even Better
