Productivity

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Like Great Art, Great Companies Have Depth

Great art has depth – that’s what my friend Josh Steimle taught me. It’s true. When you revisit greatest masterpieces, you find new things. There’s substance, thought, and meaning that you didn’t catch the first time. There’s nuance, texture, scope and possibly a hidden storyline or two. Great artists incorporate excellence in all aspects of their work, …

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Expect Non-linear Pathways in Your Life

Have you ever noticed… Things never turn out how you expect, but we’re still surprised when things don’t happen as we planned. We’re conditioned in our youth to expect linear pathways; every step is always followed by another, certain step. The entire education system is an entrenched linear system with predictable outcomes. But real learning …

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Don’t Be Afraid To Create Something Complex

Do you feel like people don’t understand the method to your madness? This 1957 Synergy Map from Walt Disney (published in the Wall Street Journey in 1958) shows the complexity of the Disney operations. Look how the various parts work in harmony to create a sustainable growth engine. 60+ years later, the machine is still …

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