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Re: Nationwide text line now LIVE matching parents in need with local, vetted teachers and care providers

Jimmy Jacobson — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:15:53 -0000

Re: Front End of Innovation

David Cutler — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:20:15 -0000

FEI Fi Fo Fum...

This is what I learned at FrontEndOfInnovation.

Expensive conferences don't suck less ... only the food is better. There are no shortcuts to your own learning and the discovery of needs and issues. All those Innovation Platforms and Frameworks distract from what works best - taking action and iterating towards optimization. and THEN getting permission. If you do not have a CEO supporting and defending innovation projects ... leave. Most innovators got into trouble. Most innovators were appreciated AFTER making or saving money.

Oh, and I also learned this:

The only secret is putting in the work, and being willing to chase the truth instead defending turf.

Re: Considering a Virtual Assistant

Steve — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:39:41 -0000

Virtual assistant could help you in all the task and thus saves your time and value for your money

Re: The Pure Unadulterated Ignorance of the Crowds

thomasknoll — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:43:53 -0000

Every single one of us.

Re: The Pure Unadulterated Ignorance of the Crowds

thomasknoll — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:43:45 -0000

We are complicit.

Re: 10 Favorite books of all time, and one thing I learned from each

Warner Onstine — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:12:09 -0000

One of my favorites right now is The Story Grid (and its accompanying podcast). Shawn Coyne has been editing fiction for 25+ years at some of the biggest houses. He took all of his knowledge of that along with all of his research around writing and storytelling and created a framework for how to tell a story. I feel like I have learned so much more though since I started listening to the podcast that goes with it. Another book I go back to is "So Good They Can't Ignore You", which talks about how to be successful at a job rather than pining about your "dream". Basically how to love the job you have, finding meaning and happiness in whatever you do.

Re: Resilience as Strength

thomasknoll — Fri, 12 May 2017 10:02:38 -0000

From a friend who has been through this already (Thank God I have friends who have already gone through things I haven't imagined yet)

"... The real problems seem to be the ubiquity of access to codependent relationships that cell phones give. And that's across text, social media, chat apps, etc.

The answer and counter measure is Trust. Fight like hell to make sure your kid trusts you and that you trust him. Make sure they know how important that is and how hard you are willing to fight for it on both sides, even if that means going through some tough conversations and restrictions."

Re: Resilience as Strength

Dennis Keefe — Fri, 12 May 2017 00:34:20 -0000

Great post Thomas! Being a dad is tough, no matter how hard you try to do your best, you will still look back when they are grown and wonder if you did enough. My two oldest boys are 18 and 20, but I still have a 10, 11 and 12 year old to raise.

Re: The buddy, system

Dennis Keefe — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:07:05 -0000

Thanks Thomas! I am really looking forward to good things in 2017. I know I will make mistakes, but I will learn from them and keep pushing forward, helping as many people as I can along the way.

Re: todo: Update LinkedIn Profile

Jeffrey Glusman — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 04:46:29 -0000

I really like their blog posts on how to optimize your LinkedIn as well as some of the ones they have on preparing for interviews. I never paid much attention to their 'resume writing' services, but I have referred friends to the sample resume by industry page on their site. I also recall their email newsletter/course on LinkedIn stuff being super helpful, but I'm fuzzy on the details.

Thanks for the mention in the post :)

Re: todo: Update LinkedIn Profile

thomasknoll — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 19:20:47 -0000

Nice! Thank you for pointing them out. I don't think their general 'resume writing' services are what I am personally looking for, but after a little digging around I found some blog posts of theirs that look helpful. (And, I updated the post with those links.) So glad you thought of them!

Re: todo: Update LinkedIn Profile

Jeffrey Glusman — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 18:20:33 -0000

Last time I checked http://blueskyresumes.com had some good resources.

Re: A Lutheran Confessional Treatment of Monasticism and the Christian Life

thomasknoll — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 14:54:33 -0000

hmm, yeah, I don't even think I have a copy of it any more. =(

Re: A Lutheran Confessional Treatment of Monasticism and the Christian Life

Damian Shorten — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:01:12 -0000

Hi, I'm really interested in learning more about the Confessional Lutheran perspective on monasticism. The above link no longer works, as one would expect, but I was wondering is there any other way to access your paper?

Thanks,
Damian

Re: Postcard From The Moon

DamonZa — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:08:44 -0000

It's a beautiful poem, 'Postcard from the Moon'.

Re: ciúnas gan uaigneas

thomasknoll — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 02:13:57 -0000

gaelic for
quietness without loneliness

Re: Some dude I would definitely hang out with

George Diab — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 23:31:29 -0000

1A. I want more.
2A. He might be trying to find you.

Re: Some dude I would definitely hang out with

thomasknoll — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:47:54 -0000

1. there is more
2. would it be creepy to find this guy?

Re: Some dude I would definitely hang out with

George Diab — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:38:50 -0000

That was awesome.

Re: Will you connect some dots with me?

thomasknoll — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:32:17 -0000

We've been connecting so many dots already. I'm fortunate to have you as a good friend who I get to hang out with in person, and get to see every month (or at least really close to that). the fun thing is that we can connect with folks we don't even know yet. We can discover and "unlock" dots from the most unexpected places!!

All that said, I think we all have MANY more dots that we don't even know about yet.

e.g .I've been playing with https://www.conspire.com and it is showing me some really interesting things.

Re: Will you connect some dots with me?

Karen Hartline — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:18:33 -0000

I have lots of dots. Any specific kinds you're looking for? Would love to connect the dots with you!

Re: What if…?

thomasknoll — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:51:02 -0000

I just threw up some thoughts on all those questions. Now I can sleep.

Can you try jotting down your thoughts to these questions before wrapping up for the day. I don't expect you to share what you write... but I would love to hear what the process/experience is like.

Re: What if…?

thomasknoll — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:33:59 -0000

Usually I have an itch, just out of reach, in the back of my mind when I'm trying to shut down and go to sleep––not because I'm tired, or because I feel like the day is over yet––but because I need to be fresh for tomorrow. I didn't really have words for those unspoken questions. Tonight, I found some words. These questions give me some structure for processing those nagging feelings. Something I can put on "paper" and silence the "resistance." [1]

[1] https://www.goodreads.com/r...

Re: Do you want to hear about how and why Primeloop has a Conversation Strategy?

John — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:41:23 -0000

Truth in calendaring in action.

Re: Futures

Cody Boyte — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:20:54 -0000

For considering effects in the future, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Door into Summer and the short story Waldo are particularly interesting. Also, once you've read Stranger in a Strange Land, the book Time Enough for Love is an interesting exploration of what happens when we can essentially live forever.