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Comment on Beware the one eyed strategist by Linda Johannesson

Linda Johannesson — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:23:19 +0000

Also a great deal of useful strategic information to be gained by the “Why?”. I find value in the “persistent toddler” technique mentioned in this article http://toronto.iabc.com/news/news.asp?ArticleID=142
Other important whys:
Why are we in business?
Why are customers choosing us?
Why are we growing so fast?
Why do we attract the employees we do?
Why aren’t we getting the results we expected?…..

So, I’d respectfully add the “power of why” to the the “how” and the “what”.

Comment on How can being overweight improve your business and your life? by Living Life “Overweight” « The Limbo Years

Living Life “Overweight” « The Limbo Years — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:16:42 +0000

[...] results in life you need to allocate your time and resources in the area where you want success. You need to go “overweight” into something; dedicating yourself to the calling or sport or travel that speaks to you and gets you into a state [...]

Comment on How can being overweight improve your business and your life? by John Haining

John Haining — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:03:55 +0000

Thanks for the insight, Steve. The distinction between “balanced” and “fulfilling” is interesting – it’s all about choices. And goals are the starting point. If you can’t step back and say what needs to change (at least “I’m not happy with my family life”) you have no freedom to change anything.

Also, there is no room in my equation for “victims” of their own lives. They need breakthroughs as much as anything.

Comment on Hi by John Haining

John Haining — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:36:06 +0000

Thanks for the feedback, Kristin. It’s fun putting thoughts out there and seeing whether people get them or not. Look forward to reading more of your stuff in the future!

Comment on How can being overweight improve your business and your life? by Tony Hollingsworth

Tony Hollingsworth — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:23:05 +0000

Wise words John, thanks for sharing. Reminds of the simple edict “activity drives results” It’s interesting the point Herzy makes about “work and life should not be 2 separate entities” – I agree! Live to Work and Work to Live.

Comment on Hi by kristin rohan

kristin rohan — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:43:43 +0000

Hi John – GREAT first article. At first I was a little nervous when you said to get overweight – i’ve done that & was not a happy place – but as I read on, I understood what you were saying and I like it. Sometimes I have to mix life up to get it going again. Thanks!

Can’t wait for the next one – keep it up – cheers,
kristin

Comment on How can being overweight improve your business and your life? by Steve Herzberg

Steve Herzberg — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:18:18 +0000

Nice article john. I like your thoughts. Most people I have worked with struggle with setting goals.
I dont believe in the concept of work life balance.Your work and your life should not be 2 seperate entities. Show me someone who is fulfilled in their work and I’ll show you someone who is leading a fulfilling life. The other thought I have on this is; if you do want to work a bit less (who doesn’t) – then get a life. Play music, read, travel,meet interesting people, exercise etc.