Woodworking and life are a lot alike.

I recently took an interest in woodworking, so I thought I’d share a few thoughts of how I’ve found that woodworking and life are similar.

Measure twice, cut once.

My Uncle Rick used to say and do this all the time when he, my dad and I were working on projects together. Before you make a decision, think about it. Before you make a big, huge cut remember you can always cut off a little bit more, but you can’t add it back once it’s cut. Think before you cut. Think before you speak. Think it through before you do something you might regret later. Years ago I learned the following: Before you make a decision, H.A.L.T. Then ask yourself, am I Hungry? Am I Angry? Am I Lonely? Am I Tired? If you are, then maybe it is best to wait until tomorrow to make the decision that you are about to make. And heaven forbid, definitely don’t make decisions when you’re hangry (hungry and angry). Not a good combination.

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34 quotes from Day 2 of the 2017 Global Leadership Summit

Here are a few quotes from Day 2 of the 2017 Global Leadership Summit. 

Laszlo Bock

Senior Advisor, Google

  • Treat your employees great and they will do great things. 
  • Give your work meaning. 
  • Remind and reconnect people with your mission. 
  • People remember the duty and forget the joy. 
  • Leader: If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re doing it wrong! 

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35 quotes from Day 1 of the 2017 Global Leadership Summit

Here are a few quotes from Day 1 of the 2017 Global Leadership Summit. 

Bill Hybels
Communicator, author, and pastor 
Sr. Pastor of Willow Creek,
Convener of The Global Leadership Summit

  • With enough humility you can learn from anyone. 
  • Who called you out as a leader early on? Identify them. Then write them a note thanking them for seeing your leadership potential.  
  • We must plant leadership seeds. 

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