Training a new employee is a lot like training a dog.
Oh, and don’t forget to take lots of pictures to show off on social media.
Maybe it was because I grew up watching his movies.
Or, maybe it was because his story about his dad working as an accountant resonated with me.
Or maybe it was because his message encapsulates something I think (or write) about every single day.
Whatever it was, it was terrific.
Watch this 60 second clip of Jim Carrey speaking at a recent commencement speech.
Watch it now.
And remember this: “You can fail at doing what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance and do what you love.”
Looking to get more respect? Or be more productive? Or make more money?
Wear a watch.
You’ll be more punctual, less anxious and maybe even a little more fun to be around.
No, a watch doesn’t change who you are.
But looking at your cell phone fewer times per day just might.
Few questions about your work:
If you can’t say yes to any of these, your work needs some work.
Remember that epic vacation you took a few years ago?
The group was perfect. The weather was unbeatable. You had so many laughs it should have been illegal (or perhaps because some of the stuff you were doing was?).
Living it was great. Reliving it is fun, too. Even discussing doing it again with the game group is enjoyable.
But the reality is this:
Sequels suck.
So unless it’s a spinoff, don’t try to recreate a masterpiece.
Make a new one.
The good thing is that it’s tough to get bored these days.
Twitter. Facebook. TV. Instagram. Snapchat. Text messages. Buzzfeed. Reddit. Email. Pets. Kids. Family.
The bad thing is that it’s tough to get bored these days.
As adapted from the song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!“, there’s a time for everything:
A time to run.
A time to clean.
A time to write.
A time to read.
A time to speak.
A time to hear.
A time to buy.
A time to sell.
A time to fix.
A time to clean.
A time to think.
A time to eat.
A time to hope.
A time to pray.
A time to love.
Get more done by doing stuff during its time.
Because without a schedule, or at least an outline for your day, there’s no time for anything.
Two considerations regarding loyalty:
So how do you get ahead today while still being loyal?
Be loyal to your values. Your beliefs. Yourself.
And most importantly, be loyal to your loyalty by touting your loyalness.
What?
Yes.
Tell everyone you’re loyal ( * sung to the tune of Royals * ).
I was never at good at OKCupid. Or JDate. Or any of those superficial dating sites.
It takes a while for people to get to know me. To appreciate my schtick.
So, it seems the odds are stacked against me when I applied for this:
It’s not the first session of Godin’s I’ve applied to. And it probably won’t be my last.
If you’re doing something important, consider applying.
Worst case scenario?
Acumen Fund gets a donation, and you put yourself out there.
Not a bad couple items to cross off your agenda today.
iPhones, these days, are like hotel rooms.
They’re full of useful feature and are designed to make your life easier.
You can make calls, set an alarm, get internet, etc.
But the best feature, of both iPhones and hotels rests right at the front.
Do not disturb.
The hotel has a sign. Your phone has a button.
Both of them stop knockers when you’re trying to get stuff done.
You’re not afraid to put it up on vacation. Why not during the workweek?