Tommaso Mastrocola

Tag: #motivation

  • The Long game and feeling overwhelmed

    Doing work that matters actually does matter In fact, getting really specific about the change we seek to make is vital With getting really specific comes the resolve and accompanying anxiety of choosing one path It requires a trust in the process however trusting the process requires that there is a process That we don’t […]

  • Where to start?

    The ultimate paralyzing question But very necessary What do you care about? What do you want to create community around? Is it being done? Is it being done generously and with intent? It all starts with a question seemingly easy but not really if we look within “What is the change we seek to make?” […]

  • a game in perception

    I woke to a beautiful spring morning But it prompted a reflection that has been in my brain since I was a young boy The quote is “perception is reality ” But are we looking through similar lenses? What if what I call green differs from what you call green? What if we are not […]

  • the Connection Paradox

    the Connection Paradox

    par·a·dox ˈperəˌdäks/Submit noun a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. Please allow me to set the stage We have Never in the history of mankind had available greater opprotunity We have Never in the history of mankind had more opportunity to […]

  • 2018 Paradox

    Lets start with the definition of paradox: par·a·dox ˈperəˌdäks/Submit noun a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. “in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it” synonyms: contradiction, contradiction in […]

  • Testisfy……

    I seek to help the passionate, caring and invested people and companies find the people they seek to serve and realize that their power in this connection economy is NOT in quantity of connections but rather in the Quality found within generous connection and that is at best a deep emotional exchange. I seek to […]

  • Amazon, Retail and embracing #Antifragility

    Taxi drivers hate UBER but in many ways IF the taxi had concerned itself more with the riders experience and evolving Uber and now Lyft would not be enjoying such success maybe the Taxi industry should try to be #Antifragile instead of resistant to conditions of change? Now, even more intriguing is Amazon Retail Store […]

  • Execute vs Excuse

    We  are in the age of opportunity to make connections, To create change, To drive meaningful solutions where they are needed and wanted To create meaningful brands quite possibly in the process   It has always been about #Connections hasn’t it? The factory was the only way we had to get to more except the […]

  • Certain Ramblings

    Some statements are certainCertain statements or Facts -Your brand isn't a list of features and benefits -Your brand isn't guaranteed placement -Your brand isn't guaranteed our trust or loyalty -You are not welcomed to spam me -If I do not trust you I don't care what you cost monetarily because the true cost is what […]

  • SHIP Ugly but SHIP

    Starting anything is ultimately where the resistance makes it stand and backs us off: self doubt Fear of looking less Fear of criticism Today, Everyday – its not about the stacks of notes, thoughts, post-its Its all about what is SHIPPED, Started, Created None of us have all the answers and there is not secret […]