1: Dan Sullivan is the primary author of Who Not How.
And yet, he didn’t write one word of the book. “He didn’t even see the book until it was almost done, and even then, his notes were short, and I took only some of them,” explains his coauthor Dr. Benjamin Hardy.
The book itself is an example of the Who Not How framework in action. Dan is … continue reading
1: Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton was once asked by a journalist how much of the material in his books made it into the blockbuster movie versions of his books. Michael estimated about 10 percent appeared.
“Doesn’t that make you mad?” the interviewer exclaimed.
“Not at all,” Michael replied. “Those movies sell a lot of books.”
This week, we’ve been exploring the idea of Who Not How, as … continue reading
1: Are we keeping our goals so small so we can accomplish them on our own? ask Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy in Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork.
Do we believe we must put in all of the “blood, sweat, and tears,” doing all of the work ourselves?
Here’s the challenge we inevitably face when we imagine a bigger and better future … continue reading
1: The year was 1987. Michael Jordan was establishing himself as one of the best players in the National Basketball Association, if not the best.
And yet, during his first three seasons, his team, the Chicago Bulls, had been swept in the first round of the playoffs, write Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy in Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork.
“It was clear … continue reading
“If you’re not working hard, ideas don’t matter. The best idea is worthless without execution.If you’re already working hard, ideas are crucial. Most effort is wasted on mediocre ideas.” -James Clear… continue reading
1: Getting better at getting better is what RiseWithDrew is all about.
Monday through Thursday, we explore ideas from authors, thought leaders, and exemplary organizations. On Friday, I share something I am working on, or we are doing at PCI in our quest to earn a spot on Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Back in 2001, I was part of the very first year-long Stagen Leadership Academy… continue reading
1: The two most feared diseases in the modern world are dementia and cancer. “Both are related to inadequate sleep,” writes Matthew Walker in Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.
So far this week, we’ve looked at the connection between a lack of sleep and auto fatalities as well as anger and hostility. Today we look at the link between dementia and sleep. … continue reading
1: How many times have we heard or said those unfortunate words? It might be the unfolding tragedy when “a soldier irrationally responds to a provocative civilian, a physician to an entitled patient, or a parent to a misbehaving child,” writes Matthew Walker in Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.
All too often, regret is the emotion that follows.
And many times, it is tired, … continue reading
More than 2 million people will fall asleep this week in the United States while driving their motor vehicle, writes Matthew Walker in Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.
“Drowsy driving is as problematic as drunk driving,” he observes. “Drunk drivers are often late in braking, and late in making evasive maneuvers. But when you fall asleep, or have a microsleep, you stop … continue reading
Our ability to concentrate is directly impacted by even the smallest amount of sleep deprivation, Matthew Walker observes in his powerful book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.
“The deadly societal consequences of these concentration failures play out most obviously and fatally in the form of drowsy driving,” he writes.
Car collisions are one of the leading causes of death in most first-world nations. In … continue reading
