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Reading Is Following

Google results for:

Leadership = 126 million

Leadership books = 56.5 million

Leadership articles = 55.4 million

Leadership blogs = 37.5 million

How do we get our collective arms around this whole notion of leadership?

What is it exactly?

And why are there a gazillion results?

Anyone else think like this?

All I know is that as of yesterday, March 31, I’ve written 1,950 blog posts.

It seemed that maybe I should read less and write more.

Isn’t leadership about leading and not following?

Reading is following.

Writing is not.

He Asks Too Many Questions

While it may be challenging for some, you really should look at that picture without the political advertisement. It is simply a bumper sticker that I took a picture of.

It wasn’t until I bent down to snap the photo, that I saw the political ad.

Forget the ad.

Today is about questions, not politics.

“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.” — Chinese Proverb

What makes a question good?

What stops us from asking questions?

What stops us from doing anything that we think is important?

When will we overcome this?

Is it even worth it?

Asking tough or intriguing questions can make people – your boss, your peers, your subordinates, your family – feel very uncomfortable.

Taking risks is risky. So is playing it safe.

How I Beat NY Times to the Story

What’s one of the most obvious reasons we lack self confidence?

There are a ton to pick from aren’t there?

And it’s human nature to dislike those that have a ton of self-confidence.

How weird is that? Talk about paradox:

We desire self-confidence
We strive for self-confidence
We hate those that have an abundance

Two weeks ago, on March 16, I wrote a jungle jeff blog post entitled, Privacy Is A Myth.

The very next day, the New York Times posted the above front page article.

We said the same thing. But I broke the story.

Social Media is here to stay. Books (sadly) aren’t, and neither is the NY Times.

So, guess this makes me self-confident and antagonistic.

Excellent.

Quiet Intensity

Sometimes, if not always, it’s incredibly effective to have a role model that practices what is preached. But you already knew that, right?

The other thing that can happen is we get so darn busy that the answers and inspiration we seek are in front of us, yet we push them aside because they don’t look like what we expected or hoped for.

Today is one of those times.

This guy (me), is quietly intense. And for good reason. It’s a short message that will help you understand:

Why I write five daily blogs
Why excuses are lame
The secret approach (no one wants to admit)

Additionally, this video will challenge you about your approach, not just for health, but for everything.

Here’s a simple, quick, little test to gauge your determination to transform yourself into a better, more effective adult.

It’s pass or fail.

Ready?

Did you watch the video?