Just an excuse to post music

I've had these two videos tagged for a while, "Jolene" as sung by Miley Cyrus and "Crazy Eddie's Last Hurrah" by Reckless Kelly.    Since there is no great words of wisdom to attach I threw in one more song about the lovely Jolene and Wagon Wheel because it is just fun.
-G

and Jolene

Never getting over Jolie 

and Jolene

and this one just because it reminds me of my adopted home. 

Get Over It - Part 2

The second best advice in the world "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

I use to watch the Carolina Panther's in the Jake Delhomme and John Kasay days.   I like John Kasay but hated to see him out on the field because it usually meant we made it to the red zone but could not finish.   (Side Note: If I was a coach I would ALWAYS do onside kicks, go for 2 points and call either a hail Mary or quarterback sneak on 4th down.  I might not win but I bet the TV ratings would be awesome.)

I am haunted by my own 'red zone' disappointments.   I invest heavily in the idea, the preparation and then can't finish the job.   Why?  Fear of Failure.  It is really the only time you can fail but also the only time you can succeeded.  

I recently listened to the book "Rework"  by Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson.   Some good advice, but an interesting attitude of getting the most important things done.   

Get Over It

The best advice in the world, "Get Over It".   Was it your mistake or decision? 

• Yes, what did you learn from it ... then get over it. 
• No, go back to having fun and changing the things that matter!   

   This post is a reprise of Joy of Mediocrity and my realization that I am best when I am happy and content. Then again, it might just be an excuse to post a video from OK Go.  

I am not the killing type (or Acting Authentically)

I work in a sparse cube: 2013 Calendar, some Guggenheim photos, two hilarious pictures drawn by a customer during a meeting and a print out of the following:

"Someone who is authentic has a good understanding of her priorities and emotions. She can
distinguish between what is important to her versus what is important to others, and she can
maintain a healthy alignment between inner values and beliefs and outer behaviors." (Center for Creative Leadership - http://www.ccl.org/leadership/pdf/landing/WOMENwhitepaper.pdf ) 

The article goes on to outline three ways to develop authenticity : Know Yourself; Assess your Behaviors and Values, Believe in yourself.  I struggle with who I am versus who others think I should be but it is easy to get grounded again when I focus on the gaps between what I value and where my energy goes. 

This is a little too "Stuart Smalley" for me.    When I need a readjustment in my authenticity I prefer to do it to the sound track of Amanda Palmer and the The Grand Theft Orchestra  (Note this video has a warning.  Hide the kids and skirmish)

<< I have redacted the video as it does get pretty bloody.  The song is good though and worth a listen to.  Here is a non-scary version:


-G
I should note: "The postings on this site are my own and don’t necessarily represent my company's positions, strategies or opinions."     And would further note that I am fortunate to work for a company that does strive to act authentically.