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Values Are The Dark Matter Of Human Relationships

March 16, 2011 By Jeff Turner 15 Comments

We can learn a lot about life from science. I have what I would call a “casual interest” in science, especially quantum physics and chaos theory. I’m not even close to be conversant with anyone that’s really studying these topics, but I enjoy them. So I dabble. A little over a year ago, I was […]

Chasing The New Is Getting Old

March 14, 2011 By Jeff Turner 13 Comments

Only when an innovation is dead can the real work begin. That’s when people who are seeking leverage get to work, when we can focus on what we’re saying, not how (or where) we’re saying it. via Seth’s Blog: Bring me stuff that’s dead, please. In the past, I’ve been guilty of being part of the […]

The Flaw in Zuckerberg’s “One Identity” Vision

March 12, 2011 By Jeff Turner 5 Comments

“Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity.” – Mark Zuckerberg | via Facebook Comments Expose a Flaw in Zuckerberg’s Vision. Of course, this assumes that your two identities don’t share the same level of integrity, which is a bad assumption. I approach business conversations with the same level of integrity […]

We Can’t Control The Moment

March 10, 2011 By Jeff Turner 6 Comments

Being in the moment is not about control. It’s about giving up control. One of my dearest friends, Ines Hegedus-Garcia, left this comment on my Lessons From A Miraculous Sunrise post. She said, “Sometimes what we think are distractions are actually growth possibilities and there’s a reason those are placed in your way. I prefer not […]

Never Wrestle With A Pig

March 9, 2011 By Jeff Turner 12 Comments

“Never wrestle with a pig – you’ll both get dirty, and the pig will love it” – English Proverb I value diversity. I value diversity of all kinds. And I value diversity of thought above all other forms of diversity. I can’t learn anything from someone who is exactly like me. Not one thing. Ideas […]

Choose Harder Things

March 7, 2011 By Jeff Turner 10 Comments

I’m done with the gym. I’m canceling my membership. A few months ago, Chris Johnson wrote an insightful post about being intense. In it he said this, “We know the real magic happens not with “presence” but with intensity. Focus. White hot burn. Go to the gym. Spend an hour or more on some elliptical machine. […]