Move to get a better view
We learn what’s possible by: Seeing it done Being immersed Using the tools Playing Trying and failing Improvising Speculating Reading Being driven be necessity Riffing… Read More »Move to get a better view
action
Doing, being and becoming
If we are what we do,* then doing something different will change who you are. Working for change requires that you do new and different… Read More »Doing, being and becoming
That’s a great idea…
Could you, will you, make it happen? See also: The innovation in your head…The Toolkit Part 0: Action. Now.Marc Andreesen on ideas vs executionRoosevelt’s Man… Read More »That’s a great idea…
Do it now: Fred Rogers on action, life and learning
You can make-believe it happens, or pretend that something’s true.You can wish or hope or contemplate a thing you’d like to do,But until you start… Read More »Do it now: Fred Rogers on action, life and learning
If someone keeps letting you down
Because you’re waiting for their help, but they don’t make time; Or don’t do what they say they’ll do; Or do it badly; Or can’t… Read More »If someone keeps letting you down
The next (small) step
In the face of too much to do (which there always will be), too little time (there is never enough), lack of clear information about… Read More »The next (small) step
Gravity bites
Watching skate videos – try this one, or this one – is great. You can kind of imagine doing those tricks. Watching beginner “how to”… Read More »Gravity bites
Build it up (buttercup)
Reality checks Last October I ran the Jakarta half-marathon and found it much harder than I expected. There were mitigating factors – it was hot… Read More »Build it up (buttercup)
Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena (extended cut)
If you already know it, you may not have read this extended cut. If you haven’t come across it, it’s time you did. The Man… Read More »Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena (extended cut)
Seth Godin on perfect vs “good enough”
Now we get to my favourite sneak question… What does perfect look like? I would like you to list, when your project is working perfectly,… Read More »Seth Godin on perfect vs “good enough”