Losing my Resistance: A Case Study

Reflecting on Resistance got me thinking about where it shows up in my own life. I didn't have to look very far.

For some time now I've known I have something huge to share. It may not be huge to everyone, but for a particular kind of person, it could forever change their life. No doubt about it.

It's all here in my head. If you rang me right now, I could talk you through it from beginning to end. It might take the better part of a week, but it's so clear that I know every detail along the way.

So what am I doing to get it out in the world? Sitting on it.

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Andrew Robinson
The Real Source of Resistance

I'm a big fan of Steven Pressfield. The War of Art continues to make an indelible mark on my own creative journey. I've recommended that little book to countless people over the years.

But I disagree with him on one key point.

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Andrew Robinson
The 20-70-10 Rule

I have a prediction: When we emerge from the chaos that surrounds us right now, we'll look a lot like my college soccer team in late August:

  • 20% of us will decline—we’ll groan and hobble around as we try to catch up with others

  • 70% of us will coast—we’ll regain our game fitness, but it won't be easy

  • 10% of us will thrive—we’ll enter the “new normal” in better shape than we are now

We'll all know the truth of how we used our time when the season starts up again.

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Andrew Robinson
A Different Way to Differentiate Yourself

You are different. No one else possesses your personality, perspectives, gifts, and experiences. Much of the value you contribute to the lives of others stems from your being different. But what happens if your customers, clients, and coworkers fail to see how you’re different?

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Andrew Robinson
Turn Your Garbage Into Gold

We all have garbage. Some of it we can see. Most of it is we can’t. Customer complaints are as much garbage as a discarded Starbucks cup. The way we deal with our garbage reveals how we view ourselves, our customers, our culture, and our purpose.

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Andrew Robinson
Your Competition is NOT Your Enemy

Rivals, competition, and enemies—we all have them. The problem is that we confuse the three. In our confusion we misdirect precious time, attention, and resources, which contributes to malaise, frustration, and underperformance. 

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Andrew Robinson
Walk In Stupid

There are leaders and entire companies that value people who ask stupid questions. They’re the ones driving innovation: LEGO, Pixar, Patagonia, IDEO, and many others.

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Andrew Robinson