Neither of you are right, either.
When it comes to the stories we tell about the actions we take, all that matters is if we are understood, not if we are right or wrong.
Stay Positive & Am I Right?
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Freedom To Change
There’s not much more empowering than understanding that you’re free to change.
To change your mind or the way you work. To change your worldview or the way you interact with your significant other. To change the groups you devote your time to. To change something that’s been done one way as long as you can remember.
Most change is for the better, whether we realize it right away or not.
Stay Positive & Always Change, Always Improve
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10% Of Learning
90% of what can be learned can be learned by watching, reading and thinking.
The remaining 10% can only be learned by doing. By making the mistakes yourself. By pushing boundaries.
Of course, the percentages aren’t accurate, but the point remains: You’re gonna have to fail to learn 100% of what you need to learn to be successful in your trade.
Stay Positive & Might As Well Fail Early And Fail Often
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Customers’ Imperfect Story
No one enjoys being the bearer of bad news, but to run a successful business, you must.
Fortunately, there are ways to do it authentically, full of care, with complete empathy… and, of course, with a line of sight toward a better story. Sure, maybe it’s still imperfect, but it’s better.
No one will seek a solution until they understand their problem. Sometimes they realize it on their own. Most of the time, though, they need you to show they’re doing it wrong and that there’s a better way.
Stay Positive & Ready To Tell A Better Story?
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Simplicity Requirements
The only real requirement for one that wants to simplify a process, an interaction, a business model is that one must be willing to go against the grain, challenge the status quo and hold one’s ground as those around say “We’ve always done it this way.”
Confidence isn’t an option for simplicity, it’s a requirement.
Stay Positive & You Do Want It To Be More Simple, Right?
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Your Talent Isn’t As Important As You Think It Is
You can be an epic pitch writer but if the reporter doesn’t leave a conversation feeling glad they interacted with you, then you won’t find too much success with your talent.
The same goes for comedians, brewers, artists, retailers, administrators, teachers, yogis…
All that matters is the feeling the other person leaves with about themselves.
They could care less what shoes you’re wearing, whether or not you can recite the founders story or if you compliment them on their nailpolish… unless of course, that’s an essential part to the story they are telling themselves about the experience. Point is, ensure that what you’re doing isn’t just showboating; it’s having a positive impact on a person.
Stay Positive & Give, Don’t Push
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Leap In The Dark
Making a leap in the dark ignites some powerful feelings: anxiety, fear of failure, concern of letting others (yourself, too!) down…
But it’s still a leap.
Interestingly, a leap in the light feels just the same.
Stay Positive & Who Cares If The Lights On, Go For It
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