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The Power of Versatility, Leadership and Growth, Harnessing the Power of Self-Interest
Mario Peshev
April 18, 2023
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
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Mastering Skills for Life
Libertarian writer, Robert A. Heinlein, on being multi-dimensional. "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch. manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
Source: Robert A. Heinlein 2
Powerful Leadership
Disney CEO, Robert Iger, on building a team ready to step up.
"At its essence, good leadership isn’t about being indispensable; it’s about helping others be prepared to possibly step into your shoes—giving them access to your own decision-making, identifying the skills they need to develop and helping them improve, and, as I’ve had to do, sometimes being honest with them about why they’re not ready for the next step up."
Source: The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company 3
Mastering Productivity
Financial expert, Robert T. Kiyosaki, on the link between greed and laziness.
"Whenever you find yourself avoiding something you know you should be doing, then the only thing to ask yourself is, “What’s in it for me?” Be a little greedy. It’s the best cure for laziness."
Source: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
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An Advanced Calendar for Productive People
Routine unifies your calendars, centralizes your work, plans your days and focuses on what matters now.
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