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The Monk and the Riddle

I just finished reading The Monk and the Riddle by Randy Komisar. The book was a quick and interesting read. Here are three things I took away from the story:

  1. Building a business is about more than finding a business model. A business must also make a positive difference in the world. The mission must be a rallying cry for you and your employees during your worst times.
  2. Figure out how to do what you love now. The “Deferred Life Plan” where you work at something just to earn a paycheck so you can retire later is risky. You may never live to see the time when you have enough savings to live your dream.
  3. Life is a journey - we are all mortal so the best thing we can do is to keep the journey going for as long as possible and enjoy the ride.