A lesson from Bobby Knight?

So I can't say I've learned much from Bobby Knight, although one of my favorite moments in junior basketall can be attributed to him. My coach in 7th grade threw a chair across the court and was ejected - shocking but brilliant. I'm sure Coach Knight was a postitive influence to many players, fans, coaches, etc. I just wasn't following close enough attention. That being said, today I read a note from Mark Cuban's blog that is quite profound:

But thats not really what I appreciate most about you (referring to the NCAA win record). When I was at Indiana you were on 60 Minutes. In your interview you said one single thing that I took to heart. I reminded myself of it while it was in school at Indiana. I reminded myself of it when I failed. I reminded myself of it before any of the many businesses I have started I will continue to remind myself before any of my endeavors going forward. Its also the best advice I've been able to give people of any age who ask me for advice. Its also the characteristic I look for when choosing a partner or hiring. I saw it in Avery Johnson. Ive seen it in Phil Garvin. It was obvious in Todd Wagner and Martin Woodall and many, many others that have put me in a position to succeed. You said, and Im paraphrasing: "Everyone has got the will to win, its only those with the will to prepare that do win" Words for every athlete and those of us who partake in the Sport of Business to live by Thanks Coach.

Mark Cuban's Post I need to write it out myself: Everyone has the will to win, it's only those with the will to prepare that do win.

1,000 miles for Alzheimer's

Our good friend, Paul Rode, who is respected by many and feared by all has just announced his bid to raise £2,000 for the Dorking and District Alzheimer’s Group. He is riding his tricycle 1,000 miles across England. Okay, so it's a real road bike, but seriously for more information please check out 1,000 miles. Best of luck Paul.

Educators Corner: Entrepreneurship Education Resources

A great resource for entrepreneurs, students, teachers, and all those just wanting to learn a little more. Educators Corner: Entrepreneurship Education Resources You'll find video clips, articles, recommended books. Check it out.

Link: Everyone as Co-Creators: Harnessing Collective Innovation with Web 2.0

Unfortunately my time has been crunched over the last few weeks or I would have attempted to summarize my own thoughts on open innovation. That being said, I guess part of the genius behind open source innovation is "harnessing collective innovation", in which the link below is a great introduction to the subject: Everyone as Co-Creators: Harnessing Collective Innovation with Web 2.0 (web2.wsj2.com) Take a peek. There is so much going on in this arena that it's tough to keep up. Mash ups are another area that is growing exponentially. For more info on Mash Ups click here.

How I Work - March 20, 2006 - CNNMoney

A good article on how a dozen "super-achievers" stay ahead in the fast lane. How I Work - March 20, 2006 I'm not sure of the sustainability of running in the fast lane too long, but in the short term we might as well be smart about it. Enjoy ... but not for too long, others might pass you by :-) Cheers, Mike

Great entertainment: Blog Maverick

If you're not at least a recreational blog reader yet it's time to get tuned in. It's one thing to read books, research papers, articles, and novels but it's another thing to get into a person's daily mind. It's amazing how many great minds and not-so-great minds are blogging these days. Any subject, no subject, random, focused, blogs come in all shapes and sizes ... religion, technology, personal, travel experiences, they're all entertaining and some are even educational. One of my favorite blogs to read is Mark Cuban's. He's the owner of the Dallas Mavericks (an NBA basketball team) and a very outspoken chap. Check out one of his latest entries: Dont Blame Me - Im just a stupid shareholder - Blog Maverick - www.blogmaverick.com _ The Blog world is getting cluttered but so is amazon.com ... do some searches on your favorite subjects and I'm sure you'll find some great reading. PS I'd like to encouage some of you to start blogging ... do it once a week, once a month, if anything it's a great way to document your current thoughts and views. Cheers, Mike