Cold frogs
The woman in the camping shop described the sleeping bag as “Warm down to three degrees – a good choice if you’re a real cold… Read More »Cold frogs
friends
On pushing every door
I was recently reminded of the unreasonable impact of finding favour with the right person in the right place: the right source of information, the… Read More »On pushing every door
Congratulations, you’re the legal department
Startups are (by necessity) filled with generalists; big companies are filled with specialists. People underestimate how effective a generalist can be at things which are… Read More »Congratulations, you’re the legal department
Gotong royong (on finding co-owners)
Gotong Royong [Indonesian: to carry together] Friends and champions are indespensible for your project; just as vital are co-owners – people who will actually carry… Read More »Gotong royong (on finding co-owners)
365
We made it! Today marks 365 days of posting daily.* This post is to mark the day and kick off a week** of celebration… and… Read More »365
Where do you want to go?
And do you trust that the people you’re following can get you there? Have they been there before? Has anyone been there before? For interesting… Read More »Where do you want to go?
Keepy uppies
Try playing keepy uppies with your projects: Do something every day, however small, to move them on and keep them alive Find friends for the… Read More »Keepy uppies
Velcro, geckos, and making friends
Some ideas for strengthening your connections within a group of people or scene: Have good, generous intentions. Show up to serve or share where it’s… Read More »Velcro, geckos, and making friends
Buckstop (find friends)
You can only carry the can so far. If you started an organisation or business and the buck ultimately stops with you and no-one else,… Read More »Buckstop (find friends)