Lady luck…
… won’t get out of bed until you do.
action
John Collison: Things don’t just happen; or, The Museum of Passion Projects
See also:On making stuff: that Steve Jobs quoteDouglas Crockford on making a standard (JSON) (2): minimal solutions and decision making“Do the things we plan actually… Read More »John Collison: Things don’t just happen; or, The Museum of Passion Projects
Faith in action; Or, Action, in faith
In the long run, the ultimate effect of any change in the world is impossible to predict. This means that it’s impossible to evaluate whether… Read More »Faith in action; Or, Action, in faith
“What can I do to make things better?” (1)
This is a great question, and a big question, a question for which help is available but which ultimately, you need to answer for yourself… Read More »“What can I do to make things better?” (1)
Ira Glass on the skill – taste gap (2): Do it now
When asked at an event if he had more to add on the skill – taste gap: I don’t know… That was something that I… Read More »Ira Glass on the skill – taste gap (2): Do it now
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
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