As Architect : I always thought creativity was about coming up with original ideas, but it turns out creativity is really just about making new connections between existing ideas. This is pretty exciting, because it means creativity suddenly seems less scary: we can all connect things that already exist, right?
As Architect : When you were born you took deep breaths right away. You proceeded to accomplish truly complicated things: you learned to talk and walk and write.
As Architect : Your actions + what others say about you = your reputation. This small formula is the most powerful leverage you have in business -- and in life, for that matter.
As Architect : As long as you haven’t taken action, it is easy to find an excuse to back out. Once you take action, your commitment and motivation are increased. You have started the job so naturally you want to succeed. As you progress through the job, your desire to succeed grows stronger.
As Architect : Being clear about our meaning in life enables us to be more productive and efficient. We are less likely to procrastinate and more likely to finish the necessary tasks to reach our goals.
