Do. It. Now.
We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once. – Calvin Coolidge
Don’t let the wish to do “everything” negate the necessity of doing something.
Warning: more Seth-Godin-fawning ahead . . . . Today’s email from Seth had such a great message. It’s a great reason to employ the Platinum Rule (treat others how they would like to be treated). Treat people differently (i.e. in a way that honors and respects their uniqueness) because they are beautifully different. Create the skill…
Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time. – Lou Brock Of course, looking “bad” is a matter of opinion, but Mr. Brock’s point is well taken. If you’re worried about messing up and looking bad, you’ll likely never attempt much of anything….
To be actually trapped is to have no options, no choices, no possible outcomes other than the one you fear. Most of the time, when we think we’re trapped, we’re actually unhappy with the short-term consequences of making a choice. Make the choice, own the outcome and you can start in a new place. This…
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go. – Theodor Seuss Geisel Everything you need, you have. The only other thing is what…
In case you were wondering what the back of my new business card looks like, here it is: