Monthly Archives: November 2012

Common objection 3: I don’t have enough money/time/connections/etc

on November 23, 2012 in Blog, Leadership, Tips

[This post is part of a series on internal objections and blocks and how to overcome them. If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Objection People usually state this objection as I would do it but I don’t have enough money. You need connections to do that and I don’t[…] Keep reading →

Common objection 2: I’m not good at X. I can’t do Y. I’m not a Z person

on November 22, 2012 in Blog, Leadership, Tips

[This post is part of a series on internal objections and blocks and how to overcome them. If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Objection People usually state this objection as a statement like these. I’m just not a leader. Leaders are born, not made and I wasn’t born a[…] Keep reading →

Common objection 1: I want to understand the root of the problem before solving it

on November 21, 2012 in Blog, Fitness, Leadership, Tips

[This post is part of a series on internal objections and blocks and how to overcome them. If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Objection People usually state this objection with something like I want to understand the problem before acting. I want to get at the root first. If[…] Keep reading →

See Rufus Seder’s talk on “Magic, Art, and Motion Pictures” featuring my work in Boston November 29

on November 20, 2012 in Art, Blog, Education

If you like art like mine — motion pictures created by your motion, without computers or motion picture projectors — you know Rufus Seder. He has created, among other things, series of books, cards, and other hands-on physical animation devices. Friends and family constantly bring me his fascinating work, books, toys, and such. On Thursday, November 29, Rufus will speak at Northeastern University in Boston on our type of art;[…] Keep reading →

How to view objections and blocks as advantages

on November 20, 2012 in Blog, Leadership, Tips

[This post is part of a series on internal objections and blocks and how to overcome them. If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Yesterday introduced obstacles and blocks as inevitable parts of leadership and personal development. It also suggested you can see them as advantages, or at least solving[…] Keep reading →

Overcoming objections and blocks in leadership and personal development: The overarching principles

on November 20, 2012 in Blog, Leadership

[This post is part of a series on internal objections and blocks and how to overcome them. If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Whether you want to lead or motivate others or yourself, deciding to lead means you will face objections and blocks. Whether from members of your team[…] Keep reading →

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