Current.com recently produced a story about modern-day pirates. Most people didn’t think they were real until this week, when a captain and his crew went head-to-head with them. The end of the story is that the captain was saved and three pirates were killed by snipers. The pirates do what they do for money. They [...]
A friend asked me to post my favorite poetic work. In eighth grade, we had a certain teacher who allowed us to read and write freely within the realms of the hour we were given daily. He graded us based on a more collegiate system. He eventually left his position. I always assumed it was [...]
…Or at least something that feels unproductive. Most learning takes place when we aren’t looking for it. Most growth takes place when we feel unproductive. So, do something that feels counter-productive. •Pause your day. •Sit and Think. •Fiddle with something that is unrelated to productivity or money. •Create something ‘meaningless.’ •Waste your time. •Read the [...]
Create something. In a way, this is imitating God. Imitation can be worship. Forgive someone. It isn’t easy, but it’s the most rewarding thing for them and you. Encourage everyone. People are deprived. Be you. There is only one opportunity for ‘you’ in the history of the world. Take the opportunity. Remember that thing that [...]
I’ve read that self-sacrifice is the only way to truly know yourself…. Have you found this to be true? I think of parents sacrificing their time, not just their free time, to clean up vomit for their sick child. I think of Britney Spears sacrificing her privacy and her innocence to understand that she really [...]
…includes other people. My leader and I recently had a conversation that led me to think about this. He employs these practices very intentionally. If you are worthy of leading… If you have a passion…. If you have a vision…. It will all be worth nothing if you don’t include others. Ways to include others: [...]
“Are you not entertained! Are you not entertained! Is this not why you are here!” -Gladiator iPods, chick flicks, Geico commercials, fast cars, expensive sports, soap operas, or tire swings. Why do we have this undying need for something to laugh at, watch, or do? Have we created a culture for ourselves in which we [...]
I don’t think Twitter has reached its full potential as of yet. Here are a few creative ways that Twitter could be helpful in building communities… maybe you’re already doing these….maybe you’re not… Apply them to your own world…. •What if yours and each local starbucks was a twitterer? How would that build a community [...]
Sure, we’re thirteen days into 2009, but it’s taken a bit of time to refine our list of goals (or what a win would look like) for the year. Obviously, it’s good to have goals, but only if you’re going to do the work and make the sacrifices to accomplish them. Take them seriously. Without [...]
Oh, the pundits of my life don’t believe it to have staying power…. They believe this too shall pass….an experiment… but I am convicted….and committed. A rule allowing one piece of paper, in reality, allowed 20…..then there were hundreds and, perhaps, even thousands. The rules used to be slippery. Not anymore. Oh, not ever again. [...]
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