Steph Curry was nearly an NBA bust. The Bleacher Report said he is probably never going to be a star in the league. He nearly initially didn’t get any Division 1 College offers. Another scouting report said he had limited upside and relied too heavily on his outside shot. Even after having one of theContinue reading “Jump into the Trough.”
Author Archives: Luke McMeeken-Ruscoe
Ask How?
It is really hard to change someone’s mind about anything. But, if you ask them to explain something to you, it might make them change their own mind.
Joe Rogan, Aristotle, and nuance.
Being confronted by views that challenge your belief you want to be open the merits of the other sides arguments.
Remember that nuance is hard, context matters when trying to understand something you don’t agree with.
Enter into the conversation trying to learn, not trying to win.
Shoot More Shots
The challenge of improvement isn’t accomplished in one moment. It is accomplished by thousands of small moment’s, some of them, failures.
Don’t overcorrect
Over-correcting from a mistake doesn’t put you back on your path, it just takes you to the other side of the path.
Skills vs Gifts
No one is born with gifts, no deity has touched someone with their heavenly blessings.
There is skills and hard work. The hard work turns those skills into uncommonly high competency which people confuse for gifts.
This Is Marketing by Seth Godin
Quick Review Godin wants you to help people see that change is possible. He thinks marketing can unlock value in others by helping them see the possibilities they didn’t know existed. He discourages manipulation and deceit. Build trust with your audience, give them something to talk about, let them be the evangelists for you. TwoContinue reading “This Is Marketing by Seth Godin”
What do you want – Competency or Confidence?
Confidence without competency is fool-hardy. Competency without confidence is a waste.
Be Professional
To ‘be professional’ usually means taking abuse from someone above you that can’t regulate their emotions.
Only You Will Know
Your view on the world is unique and singular. What you think is imperfect might be perfect to someone else. And the great thing is you don’t get to decide what they think so put your work out there.
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