Steve Thrift

Consulting Principal; Drummer for The Herringbones Band; freelance writer and teacher

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

My decisions often seem more influenced by the desire not to repeat my mistakes than to replicate my successes

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

Visiting 3 presidential museums in 4 days reminded me that we don't have to be the "total package" or fault-free to have a big impact

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

Wish I had listened to my mother and taken that typing class in high school. I would have a lot more free time now.

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

Perfection is a fine goal but not a great guiding principle for making decisions

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

I have realized that a large part of success is knowing when less is more vs. when more is more

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

It's easy to forget that today's successes are usually a result of yesterday's sacrifices

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

Sometimes we just need someone to believe in us more than we believe in ourselves (probably not original to me but I was reminded today)

[Steve Thrift @srthrift]

I suppose whoever paid for all of those polls may be asking for a refund?