Here’s to the lazy, the ‘yeah-but’s, the nay-sayers, the pessimists, and the negative ones. Here’s to those who ‘play it safe’, who are ‘comfortable’, and who think chasing your passion is just plain crazy. The truth is, for those of us willing to take the risk and chase our dreams, you make it that much easier for us to achieve them. You offer us one less hurdle, one less “I can do it better”, and one less creative...
The New Skill ‘...
posted by Jason Markow
There is something about learning a new skill. When beginning there is no way to anticipate the trips, stumbles, and hang-ups that will undoubtedly find their way to the path in front of you. It is like climbing a flight...
The ‘Two Weeks...
posted by Jason Markow
Excuses are lethal to your most valuable asset- your time. Excuses do more than simply hinder progress. They provide a safe haven from risk, taking action, and potential failure. It is easy to see why we give excuses,...
4 Keys to Finding Su...
posted by Jason Markow
1. Actually Care- Don’t just chase dollars. 2. Have Passion- It’s much easier if you are doing what you love. 3. Reach Out- Make the connection, send the email. 4. Say Yes- be action. Not what you were hoping...
The Monday Test
posted by Jason Markow
The easiest test to determine how happy you are with your chosen line of work (be it corporate employee or serial entrepreneur) is to judge your mood on Monday morning. Are you amped, hungry, and ready to attack the climb of the week in front of you with 100%? If so, congratulations! If not, maybe it’s time to change your life.
Invest In Your Futur...
posted by Jason Markow
One small shift we are making here at The think (here) Blog is that we are going to spend a bit more time on the topic of investing. From the stock market to the farmers market there are opportunities everywhere to make...
Cheat at Battleship
posted by Jason Markow
Think of business as a game of battleship. You take shots, more or less, in the dark (based on assumptions, theories, strategies) waiting for a HIT. Once you have a hit, it is usually much easier to find a string of hits,...
The Pixar Approach
posted by Jason Markow
A humorous post over at lettersofnote.com reveals at least one employee’s ( John Lasseter ) philosophy of Pixar, namely: Pixar films don’t get finished, they just get released. Similar to the ‘software’ approach, the idea here is to ‘release’ early, spot issues quickly, and fine tune often. Pixar may not have this luxury, but (depending on your situatiuon) you might. I found myself referencing this post during two conversations with other...
