Be careful not to be a mere observer at work or in your community. Being all in - as an owner, citizen, or leader - requires deep commitment. But that commitment is the only thing that can actually make you all in.
The Nail
Beware who and what you let in your life, your organization, or your plans. Giving the wrong person even the slightest glimpse, foothold, or opportunity can wreck everything.
Connective Tissue
Connections matter. It’s the only reason people usually visit a church for the first time, decide to try a new restaurant, join a club, or contribute to a cause. This is why if you want to meet over coffee, I say yes. But it’s also why I won’t connect with you on LinkedIn unless we’ve met in person and had a chance to get to know each other.
Walking On the Bridge in the Fog
I learned something when trying to make my way across the Golden Gate Bridge in the fog: in those moments, when our goals or dreams seem obstructed - keep going. The fog eventually lifts. It always does, and the sun always wins.
Not My Problem
Each of us struggles and understanding that someone’s behavior toward us isn’t the manifestation of a problem but rather of a struggle can help us live in community with more compassion, kindness, and empathy.
On Time
Ideal schedules aren’t ideal because they focus on ideal time blocks. They are ideal schedules because they focus on ideal living.
Beer, Bread, Boeing, and Best Laid Plans
The best plan is to get your mechanics right from the get go and to just talk about those. If you bake heart, passion, and soul into your products or relationships then you’ll not just have a great “why” at your core, but you’ll have something worth talking about that people will want to listen to.
Community to the Table
You’re not showing up empty-handed. You’re bringing something to the meeting. But is it helpful?
