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I’m Going To Make Something Out Of This Year
Let’s talk new starts. Welcome to 2017. Today is the day to listen to yourself carefully. To throw out the lifehack books and, rather, …
choose meaning
2016, it’s been a hell of a ride. 2017, let this be the year of meaning. In his book Man’s Search For Meaning, Victor Frankl …
the magic of give and take
The ideas economy is founded upon generosity. The best ideas don’t happen when you’re alone — they might start that way, but they grow and …
a possible misunderstanding
The thing about theory is, it doesn’t mean anything until it’s practiced.
mapping the pyramids
Structure has taken a new from. What we once knew as hierarchy, long-time Gapingvoid friend Jon Husband calls “wirearchy.” And John says that the big change won’t be …
living in color
There’s a lot of talk about diversity. The problem is, it’s mostly old straight white men doing the talking. Real talk: Why do we need …
it’s not a total loss
Failing at something means you tried. It’s a wonderful thing. So if you’re going to fail, at least make it worthwhile. Don’t be afraid of …
your mind, the parachute
They say that from the day you’re born until the day you die, your ears never stop growing. I think there’s a metaphor in that. …
value/s
In order of importance, you’re selling: Who you are What the product is People spend money because of feelings, not because of facts. The value …
does anyone really change?
It’s hard to believe there was a generation that was afraid of The Beatles. The fear of change is widespread. Change is trouble. But that …
seven billion is a big number
This image is a riff on Seth’s Godin’s first lesson of marketing in the Internet Age: “Nobody Cares About You”. i.e. Nobody is going to …
a calm awakening
Wisdom is calming. Wisdom solves problems. It’s knowledge that can be applied to every situation as a balm or a solution, something that can reduce …
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