Better Insights, Better Results
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” -- Albert Einstein
Jotting down one-liner thoughts is a simple way to turn insight into action. I come across "ah-has" all the time, and I take the extra step to write them down in a sticky way. For example, while strolling through the blogosphere I came across a nice little pearl of wisdom on The Cranky Middle Manager Show:
"I learn teaching from teachers. I learn golf from golfers. I learn winning from coaches." -- Harvey Penick
What you get from coaching is largely up to you. Whether it's a teacher, a mentor, a sports coach, or a coach at work, making the most of a coach is a skill that you get better at with practice. If you can master your ability to leverage the coaches in your life, you can accelerate your success, drop bad habits like a hot potato, grow new skills and abilities, and make the most of what you've got.
"Kid, you’ll move mountains! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!" – Dr. Seuss
When I was a kid, Dr. Seuss was a constant source of inspiration for me. His stories filled my head with endless possibilities.
"Life is a big canvas, throw all the paint on it you can." -- Danny Kaye
The Web is a fountain of knowledge, especially if you know where to drink from. This post is a quick tour of some of the main sites I use that make me think.
I collect success. From stories of heroes to gems of insight, I gather and organize principles, patterns, and practices for success. It’s like a living playbook for life with short-cuts, success patterns, and proven practices. It supplies me with insight and action that I can use for just about every situation. Whether it’s motivation or strategies or tactics, it’s my unfair advantage and how I get the edge in life. It’s truly how I “stand on the shoulders of giants.”
