What is truly important in life? In this video I react to “Investing in Happiness” by Ben Felix, which serves as a great reminder to take a step back and reflect on some deeper questions. Here’s the video: Here’s the audio:Download the podcast episode
Tag: Mission
The Hedgehog Concept
A useful tool to find your mission in life is the Hedgehog Concept, developed by one of my favorite business thinkers, Jim Collins. It’s very simple. Find the intersection of the following three circles What are you deeply passionate about? What can’t you stop thinking and talking about? What can you be the best in…
Jim Collins: 10 Suggestions for Young People
1. Build a personal board of directors: based on character, not accomplishment. Mentors you don‘t want to disappoint. People on your board don’t need to know that they are there. 2. Study yourself like a bug: what is this bug? What is this bug genetically encoded for? It’s all about non-judgemental empirical observation. Define your…
The 100-Year Company
When reading Let my people go surfing by Yvon Chouinard, one idea stuck with me: The 100-Year Company! The idea is simple. Pretend you are building a company that will flourish 100 years from now. Then use this mindset for your short- and mid-term decision making. Here is Patagonia’s 100-Year mission:“Build the best product, cause…
Something to keep in mind
This video reminds me at projects like Kiva — things that can really change the world. (via Morten)