Seth Godin's blog this morning accuses me (the reader) of being boring. Boring is doing the safe thing. In some ways, I'm not real boring. I challenge the status quo. But in other ways, I am boring. I don't want my status quo messed up. I like my life. I like to go home sit on my lazy boy and flip channels.
Godin's post reminds me of a quote from Stef's current favorite TV show. Duff, the Ace of Cakes, says, "They may say "Wow! That sucks." But at least they'll say, 'Wow.'"
Boring things/boring people are safe. Nothing new means expected outcome. Excitement isn't predictable. So, here are my questions: Do you prefer boring friends or exciting friends? Do you prefer a boring boss or and exciting boss? Would you prefer a boring or exciting economic cycle?
I don't think you can have boring excitement. You also can't have a safe unknown.
