Comments on: Don’t Always Go for the Long Shot http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/ "Stand on the Shoulders of Giants." ... Insights and Actions for Getting Results Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:07:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: JD http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-33491 JD Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:45:44 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-33491 @ Jim Exactly. Instead, consider multiple long views and be able to respond more effectively. @ Jim

Exactly. Instead, consider multiple long views and be able to respond more effectively.

]]> By: Jim http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-33440 Jim Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:31:40 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-33440 The long shot contains so many unforeseen obstacles that someone can hardly draw a plan that to prevent all of them. Maybe somebody is able to do it, the one with lots of experience, as well as the real deep thoughts. The long shot contains so many unforeseen obstacles that someone can hardly draw a plan that to prevent all of them. Maybe somebody is able to do it, the one with lots of experience, as well as the real deep thoughts.

]]> By: TIPs - May 31, 2009 | Your Happiness Power http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-13763 TIPs - May 31, 2009 | Your Happiness Power Sun, 31 May 2009 16:39:40 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-13763 [...] Don’t Always Go for the Long Shot [...] [...] Don’t Always Go for the Long Shot [...]

]]> By: J.D. Meier http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-13099 J.D. Meier Tue, 26 May 2009 04:20:46 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-13099 @ MJ It's a good feeling when you start flowing your value. At the end of the day you have to right-size your posts, but if you experiment more, you might find you light some smaller and mid-size, and yes, you'll improve your throughput (but the ultimate measure is always value). This is where the secret kicks in. You hit more home runs when you get up to bat more often, and you can grab a bunch of singles and doubles along the way. @ David I like the hockey parallel and so true! @ MJ

It’s a good feeling when you start flowing your value.

At the end of the day you have to right-size your posts, but if you experiment more, you might find you light some smaller and mid-size, and yes, you’ll improve your throughput (but the ultimate measure is always value). This is where the secret kicks in. You hit more home runs when you get up to bat more often, and you can grab a bunch of singles and doubles along the way.

@ David

I like the hockey parallel and so true!

]]> By: David Zinger http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-13057 David Zinger Mon, 25 May 2009 20:15:37 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-13057 JD: So many goals in the hockey playoffs are scored by the guy standing in front of the net. Of course it helps to have another guy take the long shot. David JD:
So many goals in the hockey playoffs are scored by the guy standing in front of the net. Of course it helps to have another guy take the long shot.
David

]]> By: JD http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-13040 JD Mon, 25 May 2009 16:40:25 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-13040 @ Juliet I agree - little steps can go a long way. It's about "right sizing" and chunking down our success to build momentum. @ Juliet

I agree – little steps can go a long way. It’s about “right sizing” and chunking down our success to build momentum.

]]> By: MJ Doyle http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-13008 MJ Doyle Mon, 25 May 2009 11:06:08 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-13008 I think I should start taking the short or middle shot when writing a blog post, like you said. I'm a writer so I tend to write long posts and therefore I don't write enough of them. Thanks for the advice! I think I should start taking the short or middle shot when writing a blog post, like you said. I’m a writer so I tend to write long posts and therefore I don’t write enough of them. Thanks for the advice!

]]> By: LifeMadeGreat | Juliet http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-13000 LifeMadeGreat | Juliet Mon, 25 May 2009 08:57:18 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-13000 Hi JD I've found that lack of belief in myself in certain areas has meant that I have cautiously stepped out with the the (ultra) short shots. I think that in some cases it is that focus on the long shot that actually holds us back. Great way of illustrating your point ;) Juliet Hi JD

I’ve found that lack of belief in myself in certain areas has meant that I have cautiously stepped out with the the (ultra) short shots. I think that in some cases it is that focus on the long shot that actually holds us back.

Great way of illustrating your point ;)

Juliet

]]> By: JD http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-12978 JD Mon, 25 May 2009 06:02:57 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-12978 @ Dror Thank you. @ Alik Your story reminds me of going for bunts, singles, and doubles over the triple or home run. It's tempting to go for the fence, but, it's really about maximizing your effectiveness for the scenario. @ Dror

Thank you.

@ Alik

Your story reminds me of going for bunts, singles, and doubles over the triple or home run. It’s tempting to go for the fence, but, it’s really about maximizing your effectiveness for the scenario.

]]> By: Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/comment-page-1/#comment-12928 Alik Levin | PracticeThis.com Sun, 24 May 2009 15:36:09 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2009/05/21/dont-always-go-for-the-long-shot/#comment-12928 Good points. Resonate with me a lot! When I was doing judo as a teenager - everyone wanted to learn cool moves and win by Ipon. It rarely worked but the investment was enormous. I took a more modest path - learning little tricks that brought me less glorious but sure win. ..it works in life and work too. The end result what matters. When you bring a short gig time after time is much more appreciated than telling the world I almost sold a half million gig... Good points. Resonate with me a lot!
When I was doing judo as a teenager – everyone wanted to learn cool moves and win by Ipon. It rarely worked but the investment was enormous. I took a more modest path – learning little tricks that brought me less glorious but sure win.

..it works in life and work too. The end result what matters. When you bring a short gig time after time is much more appreciated than telling the world I almost sold a half million gig…

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