Comments on: Interview with Seth Godin about “The Dip”, Part 1 http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/ Helping You Learn Essential Business Principles Without Mortgaging Your Life Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:13:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Brad Trnavsky http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Brad Trnavsky Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:31:23 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-92 Josh, I just recently found your blog and started reading your feed. I have to say I love it! I Have my, MBA, but find a nugget of knowledge worth reading every time I read you blog. I look forward to reading your future posts and I am sure I will be linking to you from my own blog often! -Brad Josh,
I just recently found your blog and started reading your feed. I have to say I love it! I Have my, MBA, but find a nugget of knowledge worth reading every time I read you blog. I look forward to reading your future posts and I am sure I will be linking to you from my own blog often!
-Brad

]]> By: How Long Is It Too Long? http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-91 How Long Is It Too Long? Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:02:15 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-91 [...] MBA published some time ago an interview with Seth Godin, about his new book, The Dip. The book tackles the art of strategic quitting, a topic which made me [...] [...] MBA published some time ago an interview with Seth Godin, about his new book, The Dip. The book tackles the art of strategic quitting, a topic which made me [...]

]]> By: Seth Godin on the Fine Art of Quitting | steve-olson.com http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Seth Godin on the Fine Art of Quitting | steve-olson.com Mon, 28 May 2007 15:17:16 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-90 [...] If you want to know the basics, read this post about the dip at the personal MBA. [...] [...] If you want to know the basics, read this post about the dip at the personal MBA. [...]

]]> By: Interview with Seth Godin about “The Dip”, Part 2 http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Interview with Seth Godin about “The Dip”, Part 2 Sat, 19 May 2007 19:43:59 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-89 [...] NOTE: this post is part #2 of an interview with Seth Godin about his new book, The Dip. In this post, Seth is answering questions from PMBA readers. You can read part #1 of the interview here. [...] [...] NOTE: this post is part #2 of an interview with Seth Godin about his new book, The Dip. In this post, Seth is answering questions from PMBA readers. You can read part #1 of the interview here. [...]

]]> By: Faux’s Blog | What Does it Take to Survive an Entrepreneurial Dip http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Faux’s Blog | What Does it Take to Survive an Entrepreneurial Dip Thu, 17 May 2007 03:39:12 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-87 [...] Seth Godin describes these productive, creative, financial, and emotional valleys as dips which serve us if we can identify them and push through them. All people in entrepreneurial or creative ventures experience dips and the dips weed out the competition and create scarcity in the marketplace. Those that make it past the dips are the ones that create the real value. I am grateful Harry Sweere pushed through his dip and made an amazing and positive impact on the world. [...] [...] Seth Godin describes these productive, creative, financial, and emotional valleys as dips which serve us if we can identify them and push through them. All people in entrepreneurial or creative ventures experience dips and the dips weed out the competition and create scarcity in the marketplace. Those that make it past the dips are the ones that create the real value. I am grateful Harry Sweere pushed through his dip and made an amazing and positive impact on the world. [...]

]]> By: What Does it Take to Survive an Entrepreneurial Dip | steve-olson.com http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-88 What Does it Take to Survive an Entrepreneurial Dip | steve-olson.com Wed, 16 May 2007 02:36:55 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-88 [...] Seth Godin describes these productive, creative, financial, and emotional valleys as dips which serve us if we can identify them and push through them. All people in entrepreneurial or creative ventures experience dips and the dips weed out the competition and create scarcity in the marketplace. Those that make it past the dips are the ones that create the real value. I am grateful Harry Sweere pushed through his dip and made an amazing and positive impact on the world. [...] [...] Seth Godin describes these productive, creative, financial, and emotional valleys as dips which serve us if we can identify them and push through them. All people in entrepreneurial or creative ventures experience dips and the dips weed out the competition and create scarcity in the marketplace. Those that make it past the dips are the ones that create the real value. I am grateful Harry Sweere pushed through his dip and made an amazing and positive impact on the world. [...]

]]> By: Olena http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Olena Fri, 11 May 2007 22:12:10 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-86 Seth, What was your (biggest) personal dip, and what would you have done differently in your life had you thought of the dip theory earlier? Thanks! Seth,
What was your (biggest) personal dip, and what would you have done differently in your life had you thought of the dip theory earlier?
Thanks!

]]> By: Steve Olson http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Steve Olson Fri, 11 May 2007 18:23:39 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-85 Seth and Josh, I've always been fascinated with the "dip" but I've never heard it called that until now. Every successful entrepreneur has them. The question is… how do we identify them for what they are as opposed to cul-de-sacs? I think a good rule is that “dips”occur while aggressively pursuing a measurable goal, but “cul-de-sacs” occur as result of failing to set measurable goals. For example: One may set the goal of finding employment as a network administrator. It is measurable and a you will likely experience a small dip on the way. But if you fail to set more measurable goals for yourself after gaining the network administrator position you are on a cul-de-sac. A microcosm of Samsara - a rat in a cage. The cul-de-sac is much like the “insanity” concept – doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. The problem with the insanity of the cul-de-sac is identifying when we are on it. It is impossible to observe yourself objectively and the cul-de-sac gives us the illusion of stability and safety, so maybe a good rule to use to identify if you are on a cul-de-sac is: How safe and secure do you feel right now? How long have you felt this way? If you’ve felt safe and secure for a long time, maybe it’s time to step out of your cell. Seth and Josh,

I’ve always been fascinated with the “dip” but I’ve never heard it called that until now. Every successful entrepreneur has them. The question is… how do we identify them for what they are as opposed to cul-de-sacs? I think a good rule is that “dips”occur while aggressively pursuing a measurable goal, but “cul-de-sacs” occur as result of failing to set measurable goals. For example: One may set the goal of finding employment as a network administrator. It is measurable and a you will likely experience a small dip on the way. But if you fail to set more measurable goals for yourself after gaining the network administrator position you are on a cul-de-sac. A microcosm of Samsara – a rat in a cage. The cul-de-sac is much like the “insanity” concept – doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. The problem with the insanity of the cul-de-sac is identifying when we are on it. It is impossible to observe yourself objectively and the cul-de-sac gives us the illusion of stability and safety, so maybe a good rule to use to identify if you are on a cul-de-sac is: How safe and secure do you feel right now? How long have you felt this way? If you’ve felt safe and secure for a long time, maybe it’s time to step out of your cell.

]]> By: Judy http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Judy Fri, 11 May 2007 02:41:52 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-84 Roger is right about P Chem....actually Physical Organic Chemistry was the worst class I ever took.... My question is how does someone separate their ego from their analysis? I see someone enamored of the idea of the dip who is actually caught in a Cul de Sac.....but is not ready to hear that truth. Perhaps the perseverence is less of a issue than the discernment as to where you are right now...in a Cul de Sac or a Dip? The ego could mislead. It is easier sometimes to persevere than to admit you picked the wrong road. Roger is right about P Chem….actually Physical Organic Chemistry was the worst class I ever took….
My question is how does someone separate their ego from their analysis? I see someone enamored of the idea of the dip who is actually caught in a Cul de Sac…..but is not ready to hear that truth. Perhaps the perseverence is less of a issue than the discernment as to where you are right now…in a Cul de Sac or a Dip? The ego could mislead. It is easier sometimes to persevere than to admit you picked the wrong road.

]]> By: Clive Scerri http://personalmba.com/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Clive Scerri Thu, 10 May 2007 16:49:19 +0000 http://personalmba.com/interviews/interview-with-seth-godin-about-the-dip/#comment-83 Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness. In the interview with the Stock Broker firm he had to present himself wearing a vest. Well I guess it was how he managed to get a way with it that made the guys choose him. I think the dip is not about taking the right decisions. I believe it's all about handling the various events in your life to get them in line with your goal. I made my dip four years ago - I was just 19. I decided to concentrate on my part time Customer Support work with BetOnMarkets.com instead of my first degree. Why? Because studying was boring. My grade is a mess but it was enough for me to graduate. I am now the Internal Audit Manager for the company. Was it the right decision to take? Maybe not but half way through I had to make it work. I guess the secret is to make sure that you are in control of your life. If the path you've taken in your life has been made by others, you can never make the dip. You have to Take Control. Am I right? Clive Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness. In the interview with the Stock Broker firm he had to present himself wearing a vest. Well I guess it was how he managed to get a way with it that made the guys choose him.

I think the dip is not about taking the right decisions. I believe it’s all about handling the various events in your life to get them in line with your goal.

I made my dip four years ago – I was just 19. I decided to concentrate on my part time Customer Support work with BetOnMarkets.com instead of my first degree. Why? Because studying was boring.

My grade is a mess but it was enough for me to graduate. I am now the Internal Audit Manager for the company. Was it the right decision to take? Maybe not but half way through I had to make it work.

I guess the secret is to make sure that you are in control of your life. If the path you’ve taken in your life has been made by others, you can never make the dip. You have to Take Control. Am I right?

Clive

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