If you haven’t followed the “balloon boy” saga, here is a brief outline of the story as it currently stands. You couldn’t write this stuff.
This story is a perfect example of what Seth wrote about last week.
He writes:
“So much time and effort is now put into finding followers, accumulating comments and generating controversy… all [...]
I’ve never seen an ad for Southern California. All I’ve ever heard is from people who’ve visited there. They talk incessantly about the beauty of the mountains and ocean, how everyone has a tan, how the weather is always cooperative, and how people seem more laid back. They don’t talk [...]
I’ve heard that leaders are learners. I will add to that….
Leaders are Ceaseless Learners.
We get so comfortable being who we are and doing what we are already so good at that we forget to intentionally learn. For myself, I am intentionally setting up the next three or four weeks [...]
1) Seth Godin’s “First, ten”
2) Faith Dwight’s “I lost my job and I’m okay”
3) Josh Parrish’s “Drink Coffee, Do Good”
4) MicroExplosion Media “Five Kinds of People to Avoid on Twitter”
5) MicroExplosion Media “How To Format Blog Posts Since People Read Vertically Now”
Be inspired. Educate yourself. See you tomorrow!
P.S. What [...]
You’ll have a better chance of succeeding if you only do incredible stuff. Advertising doesn’t always work, but if you do something awesome, people love it! Just thought you’d like some examples of this at work.
Our church doesn’t do much advertising. We spend most of our time on making what we do [...]
In case you’ve been wondered where I’ve been the past few weeks.
Yesterday, I launched a Beta version of Splodea.com. This will be a website devoted to promoting artists and servant organizations through limited time/limited run tee shirts. In the end, I really want to start community…. a conversation.
It’s always a bit strange and [...]
Thought for the week is totally from the head of Seth Godin. I suggest you visit Seth’s post about Sprinting, immediately. Perhaps it will make you want to turn your phone, email, and everything else often with the goal of accomplishing one huge thing!
Doing something big this week. [...]
I’ve been reading Seth Godin’s work of art over the past few weeks.
What has really grabbed me is that many people feel as if they don’t have the time to be totally remarkable. The only way a business or organization will succeed in the future is by embracing and amplifying [...]
Seth Godin- Two ways to deal with no
Josh Parrish- Dragging vs. Flying
Jonathan Lawson- During our lunch hour
Gene Schlesinger- American Heresy: Gnosticism (be prepared for depth)
More pics of Mike and Vanessa’s newbie….Maddie
Tom Howe- One of those Days
Here are some questions for salespeople:
•Do you only offer/sell something you believe in?
•Do you consistently build bridges rather than burn them?
•Do you spend time with people without seeking to sell anything?
•Are you willing to cease caring about money/stuff/time and only care for people?
•Are you loyal?
•Are you wise with your money/stuff/time?
•Do you freely give of your [...]
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