- Coffee Technicians GuildNonprofit Organization
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- Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, MDPublic Figure
"No matter whether it’s a technology problem at Etsy or any of the companies that you worked for, no one’s going to applaud you if you come into an easy situation and make it marginally better. I think it’s the really hard stuff where you really learn."
"When I thought I’d made a career ending move, I said that because I was afraid. I was like, “Oh my God. I don’t know if I’m gonna be able to fix this.” I think, if you react to fear positively, then really good things can happen."
- Chad Dickerson, former CEO of Etsy via Startups.co
"It would be remarkable if every Memorial Day service was filled with civilians standing with our veterans. We don’t have to personally know the veterans or the buddy who died — we could simply stand with them, letting them know: “We’re here. We see you. We honor your loss.”
- Elizabeth Heaney for On Being
As we age, we may find ourselves fixating on things done, undone or not done. Reboot founding partner Ali Schultz considers the merits of,"turning away from the rear view, and looking ahead, into that transitional space where old psychologies die and new paths emerge."
NEW! Reboot Podcast #61 - The Seasons of Our Lives - Sally Spencer-Thomas.
Sally Spencer-Thomas is a psychotherapist who found herself in a moment in which she was not prepared when her brother committed suicide. After that significant event, Sally poured much of her life into building awareness and leading innovation in suicide prevention. Driven by the memory of her brother, Sally dove into her work; finding, along the way, a community and purpose around her brother’s legacy.
"That’s the challenge of depression. When you have a friend in the midst of it, you have to decide to walk with them through it. Or not."
"If you decide to be there for them, you have to walk all the way through. Part way through won’t help them. Pulling back to a safe distance will make it more comfortable for you and this time, it’s not about you."
Read more from Dave Parker in, "Depression and Entrepreneurship: Don't Pull Away." via the Techstars blog.
"Our most precious commodities are not our smartphones, 3D TVs, brand new cars, or even our big and impressive houses."
"Our most precious commodities can’t be found at the bank. They can’t be ordered online. The truth is, they are on a very short list."
"Amongst our most precious commodities are our purpose, time, health, and our relationships."
...- Carl Phillips via Tiny Buddha
In the most recent episode of the StartUp podcast, Reboot founding partner, Jerry Colonna sits down with Diana Lovett, founder of Cissé Cocoa Co., for a conversation on the emotions and challenges associated with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Click the link below to hear Diana and Jerry's candid session.
"It’s painful to realize that you might be optional as your company grows, but it doesn’t mean you’re any less valuable a person."
Strong insight from Kiril Savino, founder and former CTO of GameChanger.
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"When it comes to finding meaningful work, know what connects you to your purpose and commit to align with it often."
Reboot COO Ali Schultz offers her advice for staying resilient and avoiding burnout in the workplace.
A good read from Farnam Street for those of us always chasing the magic bullet of time.
"The work of our lives is to be with life as it happens."
Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
– David Wagoner
"What’s happening IS your life. Be with it."
Read more from Reboot founding partner Ali Schultz's recent piece, 'Risking Significance."
NEW! Reboot Podcast #60 - The Work of Your Life - with Khe Hy
Khe Hy spent 14 years in Financial Services and was successful by all signs, but his work and life felt ‘meh.’ Despite all of Khe’s efforts in meditation, mindfulness, and reflection, he struggled to figure out how to be present for his life.
As Khe and Jerry discuss, perhaps the answer to being present is deeper than hacks and metrics. Perhaps the clue lies in what he’s so afraid of.
