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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. […]

Better Conversations – Jack Daniels

March 5, 2011 By Jeff Turner 4 Comments

If markets are conversations, then better conversations equal better marketing. My apologies to Doc Searles and Hugh McLeod, who have both already created some really smart conversations around this topic. But I got one of my Tennessee Squire letters today and it brought a major smile to my face. Jack Daniels has been having a […]