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Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Vision Without Obstruction: What We Learn From Steve Jobs
I really liked this article Scott Belsky wrote about Steve Jobs, and about his ability to stay true to his vision.
Holding on to a vision, maintaining clarity, and beating away self-doubt is no easy thing. Authors know this. But at some point you need to decide to go for it. Here was what Jobs had to say on the matter:
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
There is nothing to lose in holding onto your vision until you can make it reality, nor is it too late to start. What would be an issue, I think, is deciding that you have nothing to offer, or that what you can create isn't as good as what other people have done, or that you don't have the time. Twyla Tharpe has the best advice to offer here: get over yourself. Have a go and you may be surprised at what you can do.
I have to confess to being a big fan of Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ives and Apple. They foster creativity and great design in all they do. I wish Steve Jobs well.
Holding on to a vision, maintaining clarity, and beating away self-doubt is no easy thing. Authors know this. But at some point you need to decide to go for it. Here was what Jobs had to say on the matter:
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
There is nothing to lose in holding onto your vision until you can make it reality, nor is it too late to start. What would be an issue, I think, is deciding that you have nothing to offer, or that what you can create isn't as good as what other people have done, or that you don't have the time. Twyla Tharpe has the best advice to offer here: get over yourself. Have a go and you may be surprised at what you can do.
I have to confess to being a big fan of Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ives and Apple. They foster creativity and great design in all they do. I wish Steve Jobs well.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
My Author Interview with Patti Roberts
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