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Clarity Brings Velocity
A confused man has speed. A visionary moves with velocity that eventually becomes momentum. There is speed, and then, there is velocity. You want to move fast with clarity and purpose. You want every step you take, to move you closer towards your goals. That is what it means to move with velocity. Moving fast […]
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Your Mission Needs Clarity
Here’s an interesting question worth thinking about. What would your world look like by the time your work takes effect? You need an exact image of how your work will change your community, town, industry, city or country. Without such clarity, it becomes hard to evaluate your work, and determine how much progress has been […]
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Thinking Tomorrow, Today
The most important task for the watchman is to write the vision and make it plain. You cannot steer your world towards a better future you cannot explain or describe in some detail. It is hard to watch over your world if you do not have a compelling picture of what the future could be. […]
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Beware of the Yes-Men
You are not safe if there is nobody in your life, nobody on your team that can express concerns about your actions. You must be wary of the yes-men. People who want to impress you so much that they hold back from telling the truth. Progressive fellowships and relationships are built around the truth. No […]
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What Would It Take To Change Your Mind?
It was John Patterson that said, “only fools and dead men don’t change their minds. Fools won’t and dead men can’t”. It is not a strength to brag about an unwillingness to change your mind about anything. Fools don’t change their mind because they think they are right. As it is written, “The way of […]
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The Truth Or What You Want To Hear?
You want to hear about how awesome, brilliant, and fantastic you are. There is no chance to consider whether you might be awful, dull and insignificant. You are not interested in the truth. You want validation that you are on the right path, regardless of whether that is true or not. This unholy obsession with […]
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The Slow And Productive Economic Revolution
A lot of dissatisfied young people are angry at society. They are angry about a system that has left them poor and disenfranchised. This is not a problem. The problem arises when they choose an unproductive venture as a channel for their anger. A lot of youthful energy is wasted on poorly planned projects. It […]
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Applause Without Feedback Will Waste Your Life
All applause without sincere feedback will waste your life. If your work is mediocre or not good enough for the results you want, you need to know right away. If your work is good enough to attract genuine applause, that’s great. However, you still need to understand why it worked, with a view to improve […]
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The Feedback You Need For Your Best Life
You need a lot of honest feedback and evaluation about your work. It is great to get applause. However, you must prepare your heart for whatever kind of feedback you might get about your work. A lot of people want to hear only nice things about their work. Even if it is not true. You […]
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Creativity Begins At Home
A special report jointly released by UNESCO, UNDP, and UNOSSC declared that “Creativity and innovation, at both the individual and group levels, have become the true wealth of nations in the 21st century”. Creativity is this incredible gift that you possess. And with some training, you can begin to reshape your world with your creations. […]
Watching the World: Mandate-of-heaven perspectives for the Watchman tasked with steering us towards a better future.
