Take responsibility for what you do with your tools
While reading Scott Berkun's defence of PowerPoint, a phrase came to mind "A bad workman will always blame his tools".
I've sat through so many bad presentations where the first thing the speaker does is to apologise for the "Death By PowerPoint", and the converse, which doesn't happen that often, is a good presentation where the speaker uses the tool as an aid to draw your attention, like it was designed to do.
I agree with Scott, YOU need to take responsibility for the work you deliver, you should never blame a tool for your shortcomings.
10 Golden Rules
I received this via email, and decided to post it here as a reminder.
1. Steve Jobs said: “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
Innovation has no limits. The only limit is your imagination. It’s time for you to begin thinking out of the box. If you are involved in a growing industry, think of ways to become more efficient; more customer friendly; and easier to do business with. If you are involved in a shrinking industry – get out of it quick and change before you become obsolete; out of work; or out of business. And remember that procrastination is not an option here. Start innovating now!
2. Steve Jobs said: “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
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