Category: Worthy of imitation
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Learn how to drive your own brain
No two brains are alike, but the principles of operations are becoming well known. When I get a new computer or an unfamiliar applications, I usually try to operate it a few days without looking at the manual. Then I sit down with the manual and really dig in. I learn about functions I never…
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Why you should be creating something
Too much consuming leads to boredom. Meaning comes from making things, whether it's friendships or clean closets or symphonies. Start by making things, and then make better things, and then you can rest. Clear blog: Create Things, 2014-Apr-21 by James Clear Choose to be a creator. In other words, the world needs smart people to…
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Negotiating like you hate it
Nothing is more annoying than trying to reach an agreement with someone who enjoys negotiating. Even if you do, please dial it down and take these minimal steps to protect your interest, from Whitney Johnson: Signal that you are transacting Sit on both sides of the table Power up Disentangle negotiation from updates Excise emotion…
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Making networking meaningful
I wish I could find the story about Jenny Lawson going to an event at a bookstore where she was supposed to meet people, and she crawled under the table to hide. But the words "hiding" "under the table" and "bookstore" seem to occur too frequently on her blog. Anyway, it was hysterical, as usual.…
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Managing versus making things happen
Many people are promoted for the ability to "make things happen," and many people start successful businesses because they know how to accomplish wonderful things. Unfortunately, execution is different than both management and leadership. When these "executives" manage other people, they hold them back. When we are managers we must stop doing and start helping…
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Ideas ≠ business as the Daily Candy demise heartbreakingly demonstrates
Daily Candy was the email newsletter that opened my eyes to the medium. I read it nearly every day from the moment it was discovered, even though it gradually become less joyous. The idea that reading an email could be a lovely adventure blew my mind open, and the original Daily Candy is still the standard…
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How to find better ways to give
Giving is such a tricky procedure, especially when it comes to your children. Jenn Choi has a wonderful perspective on this problem. Instead of a solution, she has an approach. Except in crisis relief (and maybe even then if it's not cruel), thoughtful giving needs to be matched with thoughtful receiving. I recommend reading this…
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Finding someone to follow near the edge
One of the most important ways we communicate our values is by following someone. But you can't choose who to follow based on their destination. If you're trying to innovate, you may not even want to follow someone who's successful. Follow someone who's making decisions you admire. Four Transformative Ways to Make More Money, 2013-Dec-2…
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Get ready to change your mind
Whether you're reading email or listening to someone speak, you should always be looking for a chance to upgrade your understanding, improve your mental model, and discard mistaken beliefs. Daily Good: The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill, 2013-Sep-1 by Peter Bregman Typically, we choose our leaders for their skill at conveying messages clearly and powerfully. But,…
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A guide to leveraging the social world in managing your business (and career) from Nilofer Merchant
When I feel overwhelmed by micro-managers and conservatives, I can re-read this and see a better side of being in business.
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