Sam Zell on why it’s worth getting really good at something: If you’re really good at what you do, you have the freedom to be who you really are. Practice man, practice.
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Sam Zell: Chairman Of Everything, CEO Of Nothing
This Sam Zell quote really has wormed its way into my head, I often say I’m chairman of everything and the CEO of nothing. I stick to what I’m good at - vision, direction, strategy. That’s where I add the most value. I spend almost my entire day listening to other people. I ask questions, … Continue reading Sam Zell: Chairman Of Everything, CEO Of Nothing
Sam Zell’s Playboy Business
Sam Zell was known for his investment acumen. But Patrick O’Shaugnessy shared this quote on where one of his first business ideas came from: On one of my walks I discovered a newsstand underneath the “L” tracks. It was 1953, and a provocative new magazine called Playboy had just made its debut featuring Marilyn Monroe … Continue reading Sam Zell’s Playboy Business
The Only Truth Is Narrative Truth
Oliver Sacks spent a lifetime studying the brain and the weird stuff it could do (like why a guy would mistake his wife for a hat). But perhaps his greatest and simplest observation, The only truth is narrative truth. Whatever we are telling ourselves, that’s what’s real. Worth keeping in mind, don’t you think?
People Will Do Anything For Those Who…
A Blair Warren quote on persuasion: People will do anything for those who encourage their dreams, justify their failures, allay their fears, confirm their suspicion, and help them throw rocks at their enemies. I’ll reformat this, because it’s a useful framework before you ask someone to do something (and an extremely useful framework before you … Continue reading People Will Do Anything For Those Who…
The Answer To MORE Uncertainty
The answer to the perception of more uncertainty isn’t to just hide under the bed. I tried. It’s not actually useful so come on out. The answer to more uncertainty, real or perceived, is to have more plans. Not for sake of paralysis, but for sake of confidently stepping in new directions. COVID was changing … Continue reading The Answer To MORE Uncertainty
When Mom Boos Too (Philly Edition)
Trea Turner had this to say about being booed by the Phillies fans at home, Turner: My mom prepared me for anything in this game or in this world. She was tough on me from an early age and not much phases me. Reporter: Did she ever boo you? Turner: She told me today she … Continue reading When Mom Boos Too (Philly Edition)
Mark Manson’s 9 Steps To Complete Misery
If you need your therapy with a spoonful of sarcasm, step over Ted Lasso and into Mark Manson’s YouTube channel. In “How To Be Miserable And Ruin Your Life,” we get this 9-point checklist for success: Always _______ someone else for your problems. _______ constantly. _______ anything remotely challenging or uncomfortable. Wait for _______. Get … Continue reading Mark Manson’s 9 Steps To Complete Misery
Podcast Of The Week: Ice Cube On WTF
I’ve already pumped it quite a bit, but please, go check out Ice Cube on WTF with Marc Maron. This is one of my favorite podcasts in recent memory for the stories. Insane stories. Beautiful stories. It really was a good day after all stories. Like how he started rapping, how he got into movies, … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Ice Cube On WTF
Discovering Tools In Your Toolbox
I didn’t know I was going to need that. Not the middle school math whine of “when am I ever going to use this,” but a statement. There are all these little things we pick up along the way that can change your life later. In the WTF Ice Cube interview, he talks about how … Continue reading Discovering Tools In Your Toolbox