Over the course of the holidays, I am taking the opportunity to disconnect a bit and get a started on brainstorming for the New Year.  To help you do the same, I am sharing some of my favorite posts from the new eBook, “What Matters Now” that was compiled by Seth Godin.  You can download the eBook in its entirety here.

Productivity by Gina Trapani

Getting things done is not the same as making things happen.

You can…
…reply to email.
…pay the bills.
…cross off to-do’s.
…fulfill your obligation.
…repeat what you heard.
…go with the flow.
…anticipate roadblocks.
…aim for “good enough.”

Or you can…
…organize a community.
…take a risk.
…set ambitious goals.
…give more than you take.
…change perceptions.
…forge a new path.
…create possibility.
…demand excellence.

Don’t worry too much about getting things done.

Make things happen.

Gina Trapani blogs about software and productivity at Smarterware.  Her new book, The Complete Guide to Google Wave, is available to read online for free.