Time is an illusion. Don’t measure it by the amount of hours/effort you put in, measure it by goals you accomplish.
A lofty goal combined with serious effort gets results.
Doing things quickly and repetitively helps you get over anxiety about failure.
Making a decision is more important than doing things perfectly.
When in the dip (the tedious execution phase), remember the larger goal of your project and the value it provides to the world.
You don’t have to do everything alone.
Good things await when you take a risk (a smart one), no matter how afraid you are.
If you win, you win. If you lose, you win. (From Rocky and stepping out of your comfort zone.)
When you think you’ve reached your limit, do more.
You just might waste your life away in idleness and bullshit if you’re not careful.
Taking initiative matters.
Being who you want to be and who you think you really are is largely a decision.
Flexibility is your biggest asset.
You don’t have to do things like everyone else.
Focus on what matters. Few things matter, but those that do need maniacal focus.
Getting rejected is ok. In fact, if you do it quick enough, rejection speeds up your road to success. (Similarly, rejection doesn’t matter until you stop trying. Once you stop trying, getting rejected becomes a big deal.)
Taking care of the things (and people) you love in your life matters everyday, no matter how busy you are.
Learn the language of the people you wish to speak to and communicate with (French or analytics.)
Don’t stay busy. Get real things done that matter (ignore what looks like your job and focus on what really is your job.)
Ishita – thanks for putting everything in such simple and profound form. You were always the one to distill what Seth taught us into its essense.
I’m so glad to have shared time with you in SAMBA. I’m going to be one of your biggest cheerleaders going forward (I’m saying this to all our fellow grads and it’s TRUE).
WOW
I can relate every line here to my life. You just made my day. Thanks!
And BTW, say Hi to Seth. Tell him that I’m an anonymous admirer of his work.
I added your blog to bookmarks. And i’ll read your articles more often!
Hmm… I read blogs on a similar topic, but i never visited your blog. I added it to favorites and i’ll be your constant reader.
I bookmarked this link. Thank you for good job!
I have just come across your blog. Your post is very inspiring, I shall be reading it again. I find that if i don’t constantly remind myself to be positive and focussed I can easily get distracted, or anxious about things.
All the best for your future.
Valuable thoughts and advices. I read your topic with great interest.
Just the sort of motivational aphorisms an MBA student needs in the wee morning hours! Thanks
glad you liked it varun!
thanks much!
thank you very much!
hi manu,
will do!
thanks mackeran!
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Like most brilliant things in life, simple. Lovely post.
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Nicely expressed. Seems like you are still searching for your innermost core that truly defines you and gives meaning to all that you are or want to be. Once you find it, you will have a sense of completeness. Keep up the good work.
Excellent post, thanks for sharing your insights and lessons. It must have been really amazing to learn from Seth during SAMBA.
I like such aphorisms. Esp. when it comes from a marketer like Seth Godin.
So, Ishita, what’d you do after Seth’s MBA? Will you be working along with him?
Or venture out by yourself?