Matthew Syed on open-loop systems
vutran | July 15, 2020, 8:32 p.m.
"OPEN-LOOP SYSTEMS
In open-loop systems, data from failures are collected and examined. The resulting patterns and insights are translated into practical learning points to facilitate system-wide improvements."
— Matthew Syed, Black Box Thinking
Read More →Brian P Moran on the Rigor of Greatness
vutran | July 14, 2020, 5:39 p.m.
"Rigor! Rigor is the adherence to standards and structured process. There is scientific rigor, academic rigor, and educational rigor. Honestly, it requires rigor to do anything at a high level - whether you desire to play a musical instrument, compete in an athletic event, or achieve any other goal."
— Brian P Moran
Read More →Brian P Moran on intentional imbalance
vutran | July 14, 2020, 5:23 p.m.
"The concept of life balance is an illusion. We’re led to believe that somehow we can spend equal time in all the various areas of life – family, work, spouse, health, friends, and community. That’s just not possible. And even if it were, I doubt it would create the joy and fulfillment that it promises.
Rather than seek life balance, we should strive for intentional imbalance. There will be times in life – seasons if you will, when you decide to spend more time in one area over another. There is nothing wrong with that. The key is that it is intentional, and by design."
— Brian P Moran
Read More →Ryan Holiday on substance over image
vutran | July 13, 2020, 5:39 p.m.
"SUBSTANCE OVER IMAGE
The desire to appear successful can stop us from being truly successful.
Define your purpose and stay true to it. Do what you believe in, even if it’s unpopular or unseen."
— Ryan Holiday, Ego is the Enemy
Read More →Brian Clark on writing
vutran | July 13, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
“Write. Write more. Write even more than that. Write when you don't want to. Write when you do. Write when you have something to say. Write when you don't. Write every day. Keep writing.”
— Brian Clark
Read More →Ralph Marston on the power of confident humility
vutran | July 13, 2020, 5:28 p.m.
"Whatever you’re doing, a sense of superiority will make you worse at it. Humility, on the other hand, will make you better. The moment you think you’ve got it all figured out, your progress stops. Instead, continue to advance and improve by reminding yourself how much more there will always be to discover.
Confidence is positive and empowering, but arrogance is deadly. Be confident, but not at the expense of your respect for others.
Don’t burn up all your energy proving how great you are. Invest your time and energy being thoughtful and helpful. See the victories not as proof of your supremacy, but as opportunities to offer more value to life. See the defeats not as personal affronts, but as chances to learn and grow stronger.
Take care not to waste your time in delusions of grandeur. Embrace the power of confident humility, and live well."
— Ralph Marston
Read More →James Clear on good losing track of time and bad losing track of time
vutran | July 13, 2020, 5:27 p.m.
"When you lose track of time, you are either living your best life or wasting it."
— James Clear
