Gong Goes Global » innovation http://www.gonggoesglobal.com a stroll down the road less taken Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Disruptive Innovation Theory of Life http://www.gonggoesglobal.com/2009/03/disruption/ http://www.gonggoesglobal.com/2009/03/disruption/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:51:58 +0000 Jennifer Gong http://kalydo.wordpress.com/?p=53 I recently started Mavericks At Work, on the recommendation of E. One chapter is devoted to the topic of how successful start-ups use a different language.  Words like” disrupt” and “agitate” are not traditionally associated with businesses, but the author rightly notes that this language generates excitement and innovation.  As I chewed on this idea, I wondered whether it was applicable to how one should lead life.  That is, can I and should I “disrupt” my life as well?

There is a little voice in my head that never fails to inject a little doubt into my heart.  Do I dare shake up a life that is comfortable?  Yet, I realize it is rarely in the nature of those in comfort to do something great.  If anything, it is strife that provokes innovation and determination.  When between a rock and a hard place, one has no choice but to break out with tremendous force. 

So I reassure myself again that this is the right choice, if not the only choice.  As R rightly pointed out over brunch the other day, do I really see myself excited about this job for the next 15 – 20 years?  If not, then move on.

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