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Seth’s The Practice: Maybe it’s not for me

04.13.2023 by Greg Kemble // 3 Comments

I’m not sure I want to be the professional that Seth advocates for—and, as Seth would say, that’s okay. It’s just not for me.

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Seth’s The Practice: “89. It’s Not a Paradox”

04.09.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

Ship creative work.

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Seth’s The Practice: “88. But Not a Hack”

04.08.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

Don’t be a hack.

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Seth’s The Practice: “87. Where is Your Hour?”

04.06.2023 by Greg Kemble // 1 Comment

“You already know how to do it.”

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Categories // Notes and Thoughts, Prattle Tags // cal newport, digital minimalism, elon musk, notes and thoughts, practice notes, seth godin, social media, the practice

Seth’s The Practice: “86. Talent Is Not the Same as Skill”

04.05.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

It’s insulting to call a professional talented.

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Categories // Notes and Thoughts, Prattle Tags // carol dweck, fixed mindset, growth mindset, mindsets, notes and thoughts, practice notes, seth godin, the practice

Seth’s The Practice: “85. On the Hook or Off”

04.04.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

The practice is choice plus skill plus attitude.

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Seth’s The Practice: “84. Bicycle Problems”

04.02.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

“There’s no promise that the world cares about your mission.“

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Seth’s The Practice: “83. Worrying”

04.01.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

Reassurance is futile.

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Seth’s The Practice: “81. The Lifeguard Who Wasn’t Sure” and “82. Yes, You’re the Lifeguard”

03.31.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

Leap first, do your job.

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Pausing to process Seth’s The Practice: “Generous”

03.30.2023 by Greg Kemble // Leave a Comment

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I still don’t know what “the practice” is. (I understand why I don’t, but that doesn’t make it any easier….)

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