Monthly Archives: October 2014
Takeaway #215 hating the new: inspired by Chamillionaire
…Speaking with a purpose but some folks out there be hating.
They be saying that money talks.
I talk but you ain’t relating…
Chamillionaire ♦ You a Dummy
Takeaway #215: Rarely do you receive praise for speaking truth to power or for an innovative idea in the market place. The first inclination is to attack the new good thing…even when it is well funded. Don’t lose heart – the second or third time approaching is often the charm.
Takeaway #224 paranoid good vs. bad: inspired by the beastie boys
…I can’t stand it. I know you planned it.
I’mma gonna set it straight – this Watergate…
What could it be? It’s a mirage.
You’re scheming on a thing, that’s sabotage…
Beastie Boys ♦ Sabotage
Takeaway #224: Paranoia can be good or bad. When it is outward-facing it is healthy. When it is inward facing – it is destructive. When you are paranoid about your enterprise’s competition then you are engaging in healthy paranoia (Read: Only the Paranoid Survive –Andy Grove {Intel}). When you are scheming on your co-worker over office politics you are headed for personal sabotage (Ad Rock).
…i know you planned it…audio-visual clue-preview for #224
Takeaway #213 hedging: as inspired by Lil Wayne
…It’s been murder, b@#%h, I make a killing.
Insurance papers in the safe, money in the ceiling…
Lil Wayne ♦ We Come and See About It
Takeaway #213: Yes, it’s diversification and hedge time. Although Lil Wayne is literally putting the portfolio into the house – between board and studs – your options can be in other vehicles. Like Paulson and Goldman Sachs vs. the subprime lemmings, time to zag while the others zig.
Takeaway #212 mental growth via large professor + Nas
…Reduce fat rap, no calories in my mentality
No sugar no starch, the pull-ups is hard but get money…
Large Professor f/ Nas ♦ Stay Chisel
Takeaway #212: This whole rap is a reminder that intelligence and mental growth comes with effort, like muscle work outs. Your financial growth could be expanded with an Executive Course, a few CLEs or some basic reading. Read Carol Dweck (Mindset) to get up to speed.
Extra: The Growth Mindset of Leadership
…and Takeaway #211 Audio…
Takeaway #211 Monday – on time via Hi-Tek + Talib Kweli
…Time is of the essence, and waits for no man
Now is the time to get down with the program
It’s time to get busy; it’s time to get involved
You got a problem with that, it’s time to get it solved…
Hi-Tek f/ Dion, Talib Kweli ♦ Time
Takeaway #211: The Monday-morning quarterback and back-seat drivers can take the day off, only essential personnel are required. Take a teaspoon of gripe water if you are feeling colicky, kid, it’s time to do work. Get on the team or get gone.
“Yo, all you homeboys, out in the Bronx…this one’s for you….… Now get home safely…
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