“There’s no such thing as a stupid question.” That’s a lie. When we’re learning, it’s right that we shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions. We should be willing to put ourselves in the vulnerable position of showing that we don’t understand something, because that’s often one of the best ways to learn. But we have …
Learning is difficult. Doing things that we don’t yet know how to do is uncomfortable. Yet this discomfort is necessary if we want to grow. If you’re ever too comfortable or happy in a given role, it’s probably a good sign that you aren’t growing. Which is a good sign that it’s time to look …
Whereas the craftsman mindset focuses on what you can offer the world, the passion mindset focuses instead on what the world can offer you. This mindset is how most people approach their working lives. There are two reasons why I dislike the passion mindset…First, when you focus only on what your work offers you, it …
One of the best things about dogs is the way they show their excitement. They wag their tail when it’s time for dinner. They run to us when we come home. They chase after a stick or a rabbit like it’s the most exciting thing they’ve ever done. They aren’t afraid to show their excitement. …
Early in my career, the best way to learn was by saying “yes” to everything. I took on anything that seemed interesting. I stretched myself beyond my comfort zone, worked hard to deliver, and built a reputation as someone that others can call when they have a problem. And I wouldn’t change anything. This approach …
Some things we do just to say we did them. They’re obligations. Things we have to do, not that we want to do. Other things fall in a different camp. They’re the things we want to do well. That we want to try our best, do our best, and be present during the process. It’s …
2019 is more than halfway over – 56% to be exact. Take a moment to think back to January 1st. Where were you? What were you doing? Maybe you had big plans for 2019. Maybe you even came up with a list of resolutions to make your life better. Now, trying to be as honest …
Work is finding yourself alone at the track when the weather kept everyone else indoors. Work is pushing through the pain and crappy first drafts and prototypes. It is ignoring whatever plaudits others are getting, and more importantly, ignoring whatever plaudits you may be getting. Because there is work to be done. Work doesn’t want …
There is no truth. Or at least not one that matters. When faced with a decision, we don’t act based on how things are. We act based on how we perceive them. Arguing about the truth doesn’t get us anywhere. The more useful pursuit is to help others see the world the way we see …
Most of us have a romantic view of what a victory looks like. We might think of hitting a buzzer-beater to win the game, or maybe we envision ourselves walking across the stage on graduation day. Regardless what the specifics look like, more likely than not we think of one moment in time. The moment …