David R Hamilton, PhD – In their book Fail Fast, Fail Often, Ryan Babineaux and John Krumboltz tell a story of a class of art students.
Half the class was informed that their grade at the end of the semester would be determined by the quality of their best piece of work. They could spend the whole semester refining just a single pot if they wanted to. If it was good enough, it would get them an A.
The other half of the class were told that their grade at the end of the semester would be determined by the quantity of work they produce. If they produce 50 pounds of pots they get an A, 40 pounds earns them a B, 30 pounds a C, and so on. Continue reading
Iam Saums – There is an intensity to the subject matter and style of the articles I publish. For many, it may be read as critical and pessimistic. To others, there is an undeniable resonance with the energy between the lines. I do not take offense when I hear from family, friends and others if the articles land for them as societal cynicism.
Paul Rosenberg – Most people fail to appreciate the fresh opportunity that each day brings them. Their programming requires them to snort derisively at any positive description of humanity. After all, the systems of this world are built upon the assumption that mankind is weak, stupid, and generally inadequate to a moral existence. As a result, most people have become addicted to bad news.