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The Magic of Seeing Something in a New Way

Perception

I love the metaphor of looking through a kaleidoscope. Mundane objects suddenly become incredibly beautiful. More importantly, it only takes the tiniest flick of the wrist to create an entirely different picture. In an earlier post I wrote about the concept of trim tabs – those tiny rudders that help huge ships change course. Today I want to give a few examples of the power and joy of seeing things in a new way.
When we change our point of view, it can be astonishing how different our experience can be.

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Pamela Slim Asks: “Who Do You Think You Are?”

Motivation

Perhaps the most important thinking we ever do is about ourselves. Yet rarely are we asked as Pam Slim asks in the 25 minute video below, “Who do you think you are?” What is your core identity? How do we answer this essential question in a way that isn’t limiting?
Are you able to see yourself clearly and then stand tall in your self-awareness? When Oprah interviewed Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Toni Morrison she commented about how centered and calm the author appeared to be. Morrison smiled serenely and answered,

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What Motivates Us More than Money?

Motivation

In this talk, cleverly illustrated by the geniuses at RSA, Daniel H. Pink reports the results of recent research. Pink is the author of Drive, The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us and A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future.

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