To Turn a Good Instinct Into a Good Idea
“To turn a good instinct into a good idea, you have to talk to a lot of smart people and ask them for feedback and criticism.” -Reid Hoffman Continue reading To Turn a Good Instinct Into a Good Idea
Will I Be as Happy as You? (How to Stop a Bully)
It is often pointed out that a bully will stop once confronted, but confronting a bully is not easy. The type of person who gets bullied is often shy or sensitive, perhaps smaller, weaker, or socially awkward. Often, the victim of bullying lacks confidence or a sense of self worth and is easily hurt or … Continue reading Will I Be as Happy as You? (How to Stop a Bully)
Some People Have Machetes
“Some people have machetes and hack through the vines. Some people travel once it gets paved. I’m just interested in the people with the machetes.” -Ian MacKaye Continue reading Some People Have Machetes
The Cost of Being Wrong
“The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.” -Seth Godin Continue reading The Cost of Being Wrong
“No” Gives Power and Takes it Away
“No” has power. “No” gives you control. “No” allows you to slow things down when they are moving too fast. “No” gives you space — room to breathe and room to think. “No” is your way of expressing your free will. “Yes,” on the other hand is scary, it’s vulnerable, and it’s uncertain. “Yes” means … Continue reading “No” Gives Power and Takes it Away