“Experience” is just another word for making a lot of mistakes. Everyone prizes experience. So go get it. Try things. Break things. Do things. Don’t try to be perfect. Try to be effective. Contribute. Make things. Create value. And after a while. You can say that you’ve done this or that. You’ll be experienced. By … Continue reading Experience we all need
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True strength
True strength isn’t about how much weight you can throw around in the gym; rather, it’s about your ability to carry the burdens of others. It’s certainly not about how many people you can hurt, but it’s about those you can heal. The strongest of us shouldn’t spend our energy trying to control anyone else … Continue reading True strength
One of the smartest things you can do
Getting smarter isn’t about knowing everything, it’s about admitting what you don’t know. “I don’t know,” is such a simple phrase, but many of us have difficulty saying it to ourselves let alone to others. It makes us feel weak, vulnerable, stupid. But you’re not. It’s the furthest thing from the truth. Saying “I don’t … Continue reading One of the smartest things you can do
You need to know that you’re more than just you
“Just” is a word we should use sparingly with ourselves. “I’m just a mom,” or “I’m just an employee,” or “I’m just a woman,” or “I’m just a child.” “Just” limits you. It strips away the potential you have, what you can reach. You aren’t just you. You are becoming, always. You are changing, growing, … Continue reading You need to know that you’re more than just you
This is how you make better decisions
We all want to make smart decisions. And you can, by living in the tension. Now I'm not talking about the daily decisions like eating a sandwich or salad (get the half and half, of course), or to like a photo on Instagram or not. Let's talk about big decisions, like looking for a new … Continue reading This is how you make better decisions
This is the best way to transform the world around you
The bus was taking forever. And it wasn’t just cold; it was windy, not like a gentle breeze. It was gusty, which is common in New York City. At least it was sunny. But we were still shivering while on 14th Street and 9th Ave surrounded by people who looked like arctic adventurers with the … Continue reading This is the best way to transform the world around you
Love yourself when you make a mistake
When we make a mistake, we might be harsh with others. But the person we are often harshest with isn't anyone around us. It's ourselves. Sure, you made a mistake. Yes, it was terrible. But why make it worse? Why punish yourself more? The mistake is bad enough. Let it go. Punishing yourself won't change … Continue reading Love yourself when you make a mistake
The one thing you need to make more of to grow: mistakes
Perfectionism doesn’t help us progress; mistakes do. With the right mindset, they push us forward. We need to know that succeeding isn't neat and tidy; it’s sloppy and messy. It’s mistake-ridden. When you make a mistake, it lays the groundwork for improvement. Every failure is an attempt to do something. And in those attempts, you … Continue reading The one thing you need to make more of to grow: mistakes
The way to get started…
Don't wait, second guess, or think. Just start. Pick up that brush, begin typing, crank the wrench, put your money in. Do. Go. Begin. Don't worry about being perfect. Nothing ever started that way. It's always terrible at first. Expect it to be. The point is to do it regardless. In the doing, you will … Continue reading The way to get started…
Is perfectionism getting in the way of perfecting your work?
Perfectionism doesn’t work in business. It's about progress. Trying to do something perfectly is overwhelming. Instead of just trying something, we don’t do anything because it wouldn’t be perfect. We are trapped by the ideal instead of just trying to work on the idea. And procrastination transforms into paralysis. Perfectionism paralyzes us. Progress is a … Continue reading Is perfectionism getting in the way of perfecting your work?