Daily Letter
Rambling thoughts on why we do what we do, strategy, building teams, building you, and doing work that matters.
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4 of 4 (a friend unlike you)
I believe there are four types of relationships that everyone needs in their lives,
number four,
3 of 4 (someone who walks behind you.)
I believe there are four types of relationships that everyone needs in their lives,
number three
2 of 4 (the second type of friend you need)
I believe there are four types of relationships that everyone needs in their lives,
number two,
1 of 4 (a best friend)
I believe there are four types of relationships that everyone needs in their lives,
number one,
You need to...
At a famous zoo, they discovered that the animals were experiencing stress from being in public view. They started experimenting with 'resting' them, by giving them some privacy.
Unfathomable. Vastness.
Overwhelmed by the continued violence against women and in particular the recent events in Cape Town and South Africa. That one conscious being can intentionally kill another is unfathomable.
The work that you do...
I think about work, a lot. Not just my job but work in general. I think about the nature of it, why we do it, how it frames us, the pressure I put on it to give me an identity.
say good stuff...
Speaking affirmations and writing them down in the morning is a popular practice, but here is one that I believe is even more powerful
hit refresh
I'm reading Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's book, Hit Refresh. It is a worthwhile read,
What your unicorn is saying about you.
Is anyone else irritated with the unicorn trend?
I know I’ve had quite enough.
However, mystical beasts such as unicorns, dragons, and Lady Gaga ;) has always been a part of our stories and history.
making a decision | part V
If you have not yet been able to make a decision at this point then make it, in secret (I literally learnt this about a decade ago from a nun)
making a decision | part IV
St Ignatius believed that our imaginations are where we meet the divine. Whether you believe that or not using your imagination can be a powerful tool to you help you make a difficult decision.
making a decision | part III
Once you have identified your options (you need at least two), the next step is to
making a decision | part II
Right, so you need more than one option in order to make any sensible decision. For example, rather than just needing to decide if I’m going to take the job offer or not
making a decision | part I
Decision making can be daunting. Luckily there are processes and practices that people have been using for centuries.
We cling to memories as if they define us...
In the film adaptation of Ghost in the shell, originally a seinen manga series, the main character Major, a cyber enhanced human, struggles, understandably with her identit