Charlie Gilkey, author of 'Start Finishing' and founder of Productive Flourishing, shares valuable insights on moving from ideas to action. He discusses the significance of focusing on projects instead of just ideas and how kindness nurtures creativity. Charlie elaborates on the challenges of execution, stressing that doing meaningful work often requires overcoming self-doubt and societal pressures. He encourages listeners to embrace discipline and the hard work involved in achieving their goals, while reminding them that improvement comes from action, not just thought.
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Feeding the Wolves
Consider what we feed within ourselves and others.
Feeding negativity in others can lead to negative consequences for us.
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Kindness and the Good Wolf
Look for the good in others; they'll likely act better for it.
Approach people with kindness, especially during challenging times.
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Tao Te Ching Wisdom
The Tao Te Ching connects individuals, societies, and communities.
It emphasizes acknowledging our faults and stepping back after doing the work.
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Tao te ching
Laozi
The Tao Te Ching is a central text in Taoist philosophy and religion. It consists of 81 brief chapters or sections that discuss the nature of the Tao, which is described as the source and ideal of all existence. The text emphasizes living in harmony with nature, the importance of simplicity, humility, and the interconnectedness of all things. It critiques unnatural actions and social activism based on abstract moralism, advocating for a life of 'nonaction' (wu wei) and spontaneity. The text has been highly influential in Chinese philosophy and has been translated numerous times, making it one of the most translated texts in world literature[2][3][4].
Start Finishing
Charlie Gilkey
In 'Start Finishing', Charlie Gilkey offers a systematic approach to productivity, focusing on converting ideas into actionable projects and completing them. The book provides strategies like 'chunking', 'linking', and 'sequencing' to manage projects effectively. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, setting meaningful goals, and creating a supportive environment to achieve success.
Charlie Gilkey is the author of Start Finishing: How To Go From Idea To Done. An Army veteran and near Ph.D. in philosophy, Charlie is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a company that helps professional creatives, leaders, and change-makers take meaningful action on work matters. He’s widely cited in outlets such as Inc. Magazine, Time, Forbes, The Guardian, Life Hacker, and more and his work will help you discover the path from the ideas in your head to the actions you take in your daily life and how to go about getting things done.
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Charlie Gilkey and I Discuss How to Get Things Done and…
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