Imagine Martin Luther King saying, ‘I have a dream … But I don’t know if the others will buy it.’
“Imagine Martin Luther King saying, ‘I have a dream … But … Read More
how absurd human beings are and how magnificent.
“how absurd human beings are and how magnificent.” Benjamin Zander
It is the tuning of the universe… It’s as if at the beginning of the symphony God turns up the volume just a tiny bit.
“It is the tuning of the universe… It’s as if at … Read More
I’m so sorry for you; your lives have been so easy. You can’t play great music unless your heart’s been broken.
“I’m so sorry for you; your lives have been so easy. … Read More
My job is to awaken possibility in other people.
“My job is to awaken possibility in other people.” Benjamin … Read More
Everybody loves classical music they just don’t know about it yet.
“Everybody loves classical music they just don’t know about it yet.” … Read More
South Africa is a country built on possibility. Possibility lies in making a difference and creating value from a situation – without denying that certain issues exist.
“South Africa is a country built on possibility. Possibility lies in … Read More
How often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.
“How often do we stand convinced of the truth of our … Read More
I make myself a relentless architect of the possibilities of human beings.
“I make myself a relentless architect of the possibilities of human … Read More
If you make a mistake, celebrate.
“If you make a mistake, celebrate.” Benjamin Zander
This is the moment — this is the most important moment right now. Which is: We are about contribution. That’s what our job is. It’s not about impressing people. It’s not about getting the next job. It’s about contributing something.
“This is the moment — this is the most important moment … Read More
Life is revealed as a place to contribute and we as contributors. Not because we have done a measurable amount of good, but because that is the story we tell.
“Life is revealed as a place to contribute and we as … Read More
In the measurement world, we set a goal and strive to achieve it. In the universe of possibility, we set the context and let life unfold.
“In the measurement world, we set a goal and strive to … Read More
Live the rest of your life in possibility
“Live the rest of your life in possibility” Benjamin Zander
It’s one of the characteristics of a leader that he not doubt for one moment the capacity of the people he’s leading to realize whatever he’s dreaming. Imagine if Martin Luther King had said, ‘I have a dream. Of course, I’m not sure they’ll be up to it.
“It’s one of the characteristics of a leader that he not … Read More
Who am I being that my players’ eyes are not shining?
“Who am I being that my players’ eyes are not shining?” … Read More
Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting that you may not understand how or why.
“Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting … Read More
I have a definition of success.
“I have a definition of success.” Benjamin Zander
The major difference between the ‘best’ and the ‘average’ is that the ‘best’ get as much pleasure from practice as performance.
“The major difference between the ‘best’ and the ‘average’ is that … Read More
The job of the leader is to speak to the possibility.
“The job of the leader is to speak to the possibility.” … Read More