I recently lead a Time Management seminar loosely based on my Time Management book.
One of the best ways to learn is to teach and preparing for the seminar reminded me of many of the systems I need to re-incorporate into my life.
When I asked what people got from it. One point people liked was See it - Do it. Hardly needs explaining. Often we see something simple like a bit of dirt that needs wiping or a dish that needs cleaning. It causes stress to have things undone. And if enough things are left undone, the chore of doing them all can be large. So See it - Do it. Simple.
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The Risk Advantage - Embracing the Entrepreneurs Unexpected Edge by Tom Panaggio.
The main thesis of the book is entrepreneurs have an edge because they are willing to risk. It is that risk taking that sets them apart.
There is a chapter titled Risk and Opportunity are Soulmates.
One thing I have always said is "Fail Often, Fail Fast, Fail Cheap". In my opinion, much of good entrepreneurship involved trying to mitigate risk. This is done by research, and to some extent, capping the risk.
I have learned through some of my failed opportunities to also look at the downside. Try to figure out ways to risk less if there is a downside. This can be done through tax structuring. It can be done by having fallback positions.
At the same time, entrepreneurs need to take action. This is the Fail Fast part. Sometimes people spend all their time researching and never end up doing.
I loved some of the quotes:
"The quickest way to shut up your detractors is to produce results"
"Fear of change is probably the biggest obstacle companies need to overcome to meet evolving marketplace challenges"
(it goes on to explain how to overcome this fear of change by inclusion, communication and participation)
"Don't confuse innovation with invention - the key to innovation is to make something better, which does not mean you have to invent something new"
Inspirational book.
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I am heartened to see the obesity rate in children is falling. Health is one of my core values.
And a simple video that everyone should watch on power poses.
And Josh and Victoria enjoying the snow.
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One of the best ways to learn is to teach and preparing for the seminar reminded me of many of the systems I need to re-incorporate into my life.
When I asked what people got from it. One point people liked was See it - Do it. Hardly needs explaining. Often we see something simple like a bit of dirt that needs wiping or a dish that needs cleaning. It causes stress to have things undone. And if enough things are left undone, the chore of doing them all can be large. So See it - Do it. Simple.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Risk Advantage - Embracing the Entrepreneurs Unexpected Edge by Tom Panaggio.
The main thesis of the book is entrepreneurs have an edge because they are willing to risk. It is that risk taking that sets them apart.
There is a chapter titled Risk and Opportunity are Soulmates.
One thing I have always said is "Fail Often, Fail Fast, Fail Cheap". In my opinion, much of good entrepreneurship involved trying to mitigate risk. This is done by research, and to some extent, capping the risk.
I have learned through some of my failed opportunities to also look at the downside. Try to figure out ways to risk less if there is a downside. This can be done through tax structuring. It can be done by having fallback positions.
At the same time, entrepreneurs need to take action. This is the Fail Fast part. Sometimes people spend all their time researching and never end up doing.
I loved some of the quotes:
"The quickest way to shut up your detractors is to produce results"
"Fear of change is probably the biggest obstacle companies need to overcome to meet evolving marketplace challenges"
(it goes on to explain how to overcome this fear of change by inclusion, communication and participation)
"Don't confuse innovation with invention - the key to innovation is to make something better, which does not mean you have to invent something new"
Inspirational book.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I am heartened to see the obesity rate in children is falling. Health is one of my core values.
And a simple video that everyone should watch on power poses.
And Josh and Victoria enjoying the snow.
Regarding your "See it - Do it" suggestion: Yes, it sounds simple, and often it could be...for organized people. However, for disorganized people, surrounded by clutter, it's a prescription for distraction. In fact, that's exactly what happens in a cluttered environment. People "see it", can't help it, it catches their eyes, they pick it up and do something with it. Until they see something else. Then they do something with that, too. And so on...Not much gets accomplished, at least not much of the priorities. The "See it - Do it" works, as part of the 4D-s methodology, of which one is DO it...if it takes less than 2 minutes. With that latter qualification, I agree with you.
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