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Peter Drucker coined the term "knowledge work." It is what most of us do. We do not produce anything. We process, integrate and transfer information. In knowledge work, Drucker says, "The task is not given; it has to be determined." I love what Donald Trump says
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Marcus Buckingham stated, "Damage control can prevent failure, but it will never elevate you to excellence" in his book, Now, Discover Your Strengths. He makes the strong case that if you do not have the hardware in your being - the raw talent like empathy, presence, responsibility, etc.
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I was reminded by a professional friend how the concept of employment is a modern day novelty. 100 years ago and beyond, people built their lives by their abilities and bootstraps. The farmer built his lot. He planned, worked hard and ran his business. He went through discouragement, faith and
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"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too. All sorts of things
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Adversity will happen. Something bad will happen to you and me tomorrow, the next day or sometime soon. What will you do? Most likely, your reaction will be predictable. It is what you have always done. How you face adversity defines you. What have you done in the past when
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In Beyond the Summit Todd Skinner states, "To cross difficult terrain, you often have to make the wrong choice to discover the right choice. So it isn't the fall that's important, it's what you do after the fall." Many people I have