Reserving judgement / planting seeds
In your lifetime you’ll read some brilliant books and hear some amazing talks, have some life-changing conversations. Some. You’ll read and hear more decent, solid… Read More »Reserving judgement / planting seeds
November 2020
Affection (1): it comes and goes
Another head aches, another heart breaksI’m so much older than I can takeAnd my affection, well, it comes and goesI need direction to perfection, no,… Read More »Affection (1): it comes and goes
Steven Pressfield on playing hurt
The concept in all these [“healing”] environments seems to be that one needs to complete his healing before he is ready to do his work.… Read More »Steven Pressfield on playing hurt
The edge of control
… works if you’re a rally driver – some of the time. Spend much time there and you will crash, which is fine if you’re… Read More »The edge of control
Strategy (6): Strategy and intentions
This is the sixth post in a series – start here. Definition of Strategy (as a skill or activity): Strategy is the practice of making,… Read More »Strategy (6): Strategy and intentions
Strategy (5): Strategy is about plans (part 3)
This is the third part of the fifth post in a series – start here. Definition of Strategy (as a skill or activity): Strategy is… Read More »Strategy (5): Strategy is about plans (part 3)
Strategy (5): Strategy is about plans (part 2)
This is the second part of the fifth post in a series* – start here. Definition of Strategy (as a skill or activity): Strategy is… Read More »Strategy (5): Strategy is about plans (part 2)
Seeking (better)
Seeking better … seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Jesus of Nazareth –… Read More »Seeking (better)
Seth Godin on the gift of fundraising
Let’s say you were head of fundraising for a cause you really care about. Whether it’s buildings on campus, or the ACLU, or anything in-between.… Read More »Seth Godin on the gift of fundraising
Worn out tools
[Javert] had lost his bearings. The law was no more than a broken stick in his hand. Victor Hugo – Les Miserables If you can… Read More »Worn out tools