Good Morning Thinkers!

Simple Rules from Starbucks

I have this fascination for simple rules and here comes a set from a new book about Starbucks which will be out shortly: "The Starbucks Experience, Five Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary," by psychologist Joseph Michelli.  Seems like a very worthy entry into this category.

1 -- Make it your own
2 -- Everything matters
3 -- Surprise and delight
4 -- Embrace resistance
5 -- Leave your mark

Passion and Innovation

Tom Peters says:  "dispassionate innovator" is an oxymoron.  This is only one of 50 tips for increasing your luck and success at innovating.  Check out the rest here.