Avatar Identity

Had some fun creating myself as a Simpson’s character.  OK I created 2 and then did a very unscientific poll with a few friends to see which one they thought was most like me.  Results so far 50:50.  I found their feedback on why they saw more of me in one versus the other also amusing.

If you fancy creating your Simpson identity click here

Leave the comfort zone

In my last post I mentioned that great people live with fear, not in it. 

Last night I was networking at an IOD event and had the opportunity to meet and talk with several wonderful people.  In one conversation we were talking about being in your comfort zone.  There is a very simple law  - you’re either growing or you’re dying. 

If you love what you do and you feel comfortable then you are dying (and so is the business you’re leading). 

If you love what you do and are also aware of fear then you’re growing.  You recognise you don’t have the answer to everything and that you’ll be working out how to do it along the way. 

If you set off to achieve a goal and everything on the way works out perfectly, then you didn’t push yourself.  On a personal level that may be OK, however from a business perspective you are creeping along wanting to remain in safety and in the long run that could be disastrous. 

Ambition

I’ve just come across this wonderful quote :-

"Keep away from small people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great!"
— Mark Twain

Small people are so consumed by fear that in essence they’re scared to move.  Great people on the other hand live with fear, not in it, but with it.

Perfection

Taking the plunge

To blog or not to blog?  In the end I thought what the heck, let’s jump in there and see what happens.  So prepare yourself for whatever thoughts pop in to my head on the subject of growth, identity and authenticity.