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1. Be patient. Life happens at its own pace. Don’t push. 2. Open yourself up to whatever comes. Find the Magic Moment in the every day. 3. Commit fully to your work. Stop searching for it and nurture your passion. 4. When It hits you, grab It immediately. Do not hesitate, do not ask friends [...]

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The Rectal Database

September 28, 2010

There is no conspiracy theory, there is only the rectal database. The rectal database is where cheating lovers look for excuses; it’s where consultants go to find answers to their clients’ questions, and it’s where world leaders go to find answers about who to trust in those little geopolitical games that now and then threaten [...]

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Grow Your Solution

August 19, 2010

I recently had the pleasure of attending a wedding for a former student of mine, and at this wedding, I sat with a farmer. His father had been a homesteader with 30 head of cattle; this farmer—his son—had over 500 head of cattle, and thousands of acres of corn, soy, and beans. He had grown [...]

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“What’s the one thing I should look for in a new hire?” “What’s the most important skill I need to reach my career goals?” “What’s the one characteristic that sets successful people apart from their less successful peers?” It doesn’t matter how you ask the question, the answer is always the same: “The ability to [...]

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It’s just so damn easy to quit, isn’t it. Math problem’s too tough? Throw in the towel, call a tutor. Relationship troubles? Screw the conversation, get a therapist. Boss who’s a pain? Quit. Hell, we even quit when things are good: Comfy job? Hit the market and look for a “better” one with more challenge. [...]

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It may not be appropriate to thank a reviewer for positive statements, but I do think it is appropriate to thank someone for investing time in exploring something I’ve created, and for sharing their resultant impressions with others in an intelligent, helpful way. Especially when buried in the review is a line that describes my [...]

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Does your ego keep you from hearing the feedback you need to get great at what you do?

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