building blocks for your dreams
Improving is a key to achieving a great result.
This cube looks at parts from Built to Last by Jim Collins & Poke the Box by Seth Godin.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0066Basics–Keys-Improving.mp3]
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Leadership is a topic that one tends to either contribute a lot to or nothing at all.
This cube looks at achieving big dreams and getting others involved by looking at leadership. First with Good to Great by Jim Collins, then Team of Rivals – looking at Abraham Lincoln, then a quotation by Vince Lombardi.
The first question is how much leadership is needed to achieve greatness.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0065Are-Others-Needed.mp3]
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Given enough time & big enough goals – you will fail. The best news is that you will get another chance.
After missing one release date, we come back and look at Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell & NFL Films Presents episode on the Loyola Bulldogs (hulu)
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0064What-to-Do-Next.mp3]
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Cheese gets moved, change happens, technology causes industries to disappear.
If almost all content goes to *free* – what is the secret that Monty Python & Engadget has found to making money off making content?
What you will hear is about a Dream – a dream that Monty Python had … then Chris Anderson from his book titled Free tell the story of why you could see the entire Monty Python clip for free (you can video below) & finally Jeff Jarvis on TWIG 82
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0063Pursuing-Moving-Cheese.mp3]
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[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpxQp3Hy5nk&rel=0&showsearch=1&w=600]
You look down the fairway, see the flag waving in the breeze. You have calculated your shot based on the distance, elevation change, wind, and obstacles you can see or believe to be around.
You line up the shot, swing your club, and send the ball towards the green.
This cube mixes parts of Built to Last by Jim Collins with The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge. Looking at core elements of improving and achieving your goals.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0062feedback-and-signals.mp3]
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 You have a dream. You might or might now know what it is, but there is something that you deep down want to do.
This cube deals with starting out on a path to achieve your dream, or getting things done (GTD). No matter if it is skysurfing, building a company, making a podcast or other art.
It takes the short Ted Talk by Matt Cutts (you can view below) and part of the book Linchpin by Seth Godin. Seth presents a plan, Matt does too, but you might see then after the same general steps, or you might not. That’s for you to decide.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube61how-to-gtd.mp3]
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[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfBXjWm7hc&rel=0&showsearch=1&w=600]
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We live in turbulent times.
Employees are being laid off.
Unions are on strike.
Big companies threaten on your little business you have run.
Your investments look like their value dropped 10+% this week.
Basically, if you are not an all-powerful god, then this cube is for you & focused on what to do in the face of adversity. Featuring TWiT 308 (around 1 hour & 42 minute mark)Â & Ray Lewis on ESPN’s NFL Live.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0060Overcoming-Adversity.mp3]
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All organizations, and most people, are looking for more fans, supporters, volunteers, employees, customers, or simply put people who like them and what them to win.
This cube draws from two sources:
– Real Life Real Estate Investing, a radio show out of Cincinnati, OH, hosted by Vena Jones-Cox & released as a podcast.
– Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
The specific episode of Real Life Real Estate Investing originally aired the 29th of June 2011 [mp3 & rss]
The clips from Thou Shall Prosper come from the timestamps of roughly 6:54:30 and 8:48:12 into the close to 18 hour audiobook full of great thoughts and information.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0059Do-More.mp3]
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Ben Roethlisberger is a Superbowl Winning Quarterback, who ended up in the wrong place & suspended from the NFL.
Merril Hoge is a former NFL quarterback & NFL analyst who came alongside Ben in his dark time and mentored him.
This cube pulls from Drive by Danial Pink, specifically the chapter titled “Autonomy”. It presents a small section, then shifts to an episode of ESPN’s NFL Live where Merril Hoge tells a little about his relationship with Ben. Tony Dungy adds some insight, he has also mentored NFL players who got into trouble.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0058College-vs-Pro.mp3]
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There are many paths one can take to make their dreams. This cube looks at several options out there through ideas and stories of how the world has worked.
Part of the cube is the video embedded below by The Fund for American Studies, is covers the first and last part of the cube. In between is a slightly different viewpoint (or is it?) from Derek Sivers‘ book Anything You Want
Both stories being told have similarities and differences.
[audio:http://www.startingcube.com/cube0057Your-Dream-v1.mp3]
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[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FB0EhPM_M4&rel=0&showsearch=1&w=600]
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