Category: Posts
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Walk greeting, stop greeting.
A small A/B test in 1:1 interactions. Test 1: Say hi to a person while you walk past them. Test 2: Say hi to a person, but stop before you do (even if it’s just for a moment). Reflection: What difference did it make to you? To the other person? In…
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The Market vs. Self-Perception
The market doesn’t care how you feel about it. That thing. You know, that idea that you think is so great. But, the market can tell you if you’re right at this moment about whether the market cares. An example from songwriting: You might think you have a hit song. But…
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Systems, Goals, Intention and Effort
I’ve heard many people argue about systems vs. goals. But maybe it’s both/and. Perhaps you set a goal. But to get to that goal you have to use systems. Or you develop a system of operation and eventually you then hit milestones that others might perceive as goals. Or maybe…
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Care and Pay Attention
I’m realizing that most important work I do (and the most valued work) requires a couple simple things: Care Paying Attention Care: Care about my clients, the work, how I go about the work, care enough to learn and grow. Pay Attention: Notice things, dig deeper, be aware of what…
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Grado SR225e
NOTE: This is an in-progress review of the Grado Prestige Series Model SR225e Headphones. I’ll be updating it periodically. Check out Grado Labs here. FIRST IMPRESSIONS (2/25/16) Unboxing They’re made in Brooklyn! In the same place where Joseph Grado opened the factory in 1955. Look They have a retro feeling that’s really cool. The…
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Reducing Inputs
I’ve started on a new book by Cal Newport, Deep Work. One of my first takeaways is this: Fewer distracting inputs plus intentional focus will likely lead to greater meaningful output. This leads to a competitive advantage for focused work going forward. In an ever-increasing distracted economy, the simple ability…
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The music of your audience
Mike plays his saxophone at the entrance to the parking garage at the Perot museum of nature and science. For the past year, he’s been there just about every time I visit. How he interacts with his product (music) changes depending on who is approaching. For example, when a group with…
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Are there any changes?
A recurring theme in live production is this question: Are there any changes? In every phase, there might be small tweaks or substitutions and additions that need to be made. This awareness seems to be a common trait in many other fields as well. Specifically, I’m thinking about most projects,…
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Eventually, over time
The last week or so, I’ve been trying this experiment of posting something to this site daily. A couple few thoughts: It’s easier than I thought. It’s harder than I thought. I’m consistently making it one of the last things I do in the day. It has forced me to be ok with…
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Doing what’s indicated
I really like this approach that Brian Clark takes on goals. Read his article here. An excerpt: That’s because pursuit of a planned outcome subverts smarter paths, bigger opportunities, and even clear signs of disaster. A preferable focus is on process rather than particular goals or benefits. In my…
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