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thinking

Core Questions

September 25, 2009

David commented a while ago:
How many people have ever sat down and written out their core values, then built an action plan around them? Or at least thought about their core values and built an action plan around them? Not every road is suited for every person, and we have to make sure our actions [...]

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The Frozen Spark

September 4, 2009

Revelation and evaluation are not a good match.
In other words, when the spark comes, do.
Being smart and human about it may be your worst decision.
Don’t let the preparation freeze your inspiration.
Sparked by Amber Rae Lambke

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The Back Stabber

July 14, 2009

If there’s one thing your mind is fantastic at, it’s making you miserable. Even if you’re the luckiest prick in the world.
You may have a good job, but don’t worry: your mind can convince you that it sucks.
You may have a good girlfriend, but don’t fret: your mind will tell you that you should keep [...]

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Word Of Mouth May Be Doomed

July 7, 2009

Online at least.
When you stumble with something remarkable offline, you talk about it. Really talk about it.
It’s a story, it’s an anecdote, it’s about you. You will tell everyone you know, and you’ll make sure they are listening. Besides, it doesn’t happen very often.
But online, we have reached what I call the Spread Commoditization.
What does [...]

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Back To Basics

June 30, 2009

Seth wrote about why Malcolm is wrong. I think they’re both right and wrong.
My predictions:
- Big will die. Only established monopolies with high entry barriers (Google) will stand firm. Massive segmentation, community efforts for paying low prices, the companies’ reluctance towards changes in the market, and their employees’ requirements will make them fade away eventually.
- [...]

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Forget Your Dreams

June 19, 2009

There’s no such thing as an ideal life. Aiming for it will always lead to disappointment.
You can’t expect the world to stay still. Your context, and therefore your life, will keep changing.
You can’t expect your mind to stay still. It doesn’t know how to settle, it’ll always want more.
Hint: Unless you’re a kid working on the [...]

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Feelings vs. Thoughts

June 15, 2009

Do you act according to your feelings or your thoughts?
While your feelings may be strong, they change way too much. Take a nap when you’re upset and you’ll see what I mean.
Listening to your heart too often may lead to bad decisions in the moment. On the other hand, this leads to a life with [...]

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