{"id":37,"date":"2008-05-06T09:54:56","date_gmt":"2008-05-06T13:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jamesgang.com\/ideas\/?p=37"},"modified":"2008-05-10T11:29:05","modified_gmt":"2008-05-10T15:29:05","slug":"johnny-bunko-plays-verbotomy-with-dan-pink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesgang.com\/ideas\/johnny-bunko-plays-verbotomy-with-dan-pink\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnny Bunko plays Verbotomy with Dan Pink"},"content":{"rendered":"

News on The James Gang’s create-a-word game Verbotomy.com <\/em><\/p>\n

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We spent a week at Verbotomy playing with Dan Pink’s Johnny Bunko<\/a> and the Six Career Secrets that no one ever told you. It was a lot of fun and we learned a lot! Like the fact that there is no plan! And that in the long run, persistence trumps talent…<\/p>\n

And naturally we created a gaggle of funny words to describe the things we should, and the things we shouldn’t do, acccording to the Johnny Bunko Lessons. At the end of the week Petaj and Arrrteest snagged the top spots<\/a> and each of them won an autographed copy of Dan’s book.<\/p>\n

You can check all the words we created by clicking on the links and definitions below. And if you want, you can still play with Johnny. You can create a word<\/strong> and vote for your favorites<\/strong>. So give it a try! Maybe you’ll invent a word to describe your next big career move!<\/p>\n

Thanks again to Dan Pink.<\/p>\n

Be creative,<\/p>\n

James<\/p>\n

Lesson #1: There is no plan.<\/h2>\n

See: Do you think I should stick to the plan?<\/a><\/p>\n

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DEFINITION:<\/strong><\/a> v.<\/em> To stick to your plan even though you’ve realized it’s dumb n.<\/em> A stupid plan, especially if it’s a career plan suggested by parents, teachers or guidance counselors who want you to be something that you’re not.<\/p>\n

Create a Word<\/a> | \t\t\tTop Words<\/a> | \t\t\tVote for Favorites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lesson #2: Think strengths, not weaknesses.<\/h2>\n

See: The boss says I’m fast-tracking…<\/a><\/p>\n

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DEFINITION:<\/strong><\/a> v.<\/em> To focus on your weaknesses, rather than your strengths. n.<\/em> A person who is obsessed with their perceived deficiencies, and works hard to ensure that everyone else understands and appreciates their failings.<\/p>\n

Create a Word<\/a> | \t\t\tTop Words<\/a> | \t\t\tVote for Favorites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lesson #3: It’s not about you.<\/h2>\n

See: There is no “U” in “Team”<\/a><\/p>\n

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DEFINITION:<\/strong><\/a> v.<\/em> To temporarily suppress your own need for self-aggrandizement. n.<\/em> A team member who works very hard to share their responsibilities and workload, but in the end always tries to claim exclusive credit for any work done.<\/p>\n

Create a Word<\/a> | \t\t\tTop Words<\/a> | \t\t\tVote for Favorites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lesson #4: Persistence trumps talent.<\/h2>\n

See: Find your inner cockroach<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"It's<\/a><\/div>\n
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DEFINITION:<\/strong><\/a> n.<\/em> A person who succeeds not because of their talents, but because they just won’t quit. v.<\/em> To firmly believe in your talents and never give up on your goals, despite the huge obstacles, snide comments, and repeated setbacks.<\/p>\n

Create a Word<\/a> | \t\t\tTop Words<\/a> | \t\t\tVote for Favorites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lesson #5: Make excellent mistakes.<\/h2>\n

See: I just asked the boss to date me<\/a><\/p>\n

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DEFINITION:<\/strong><\/a> v.<\/em> To make a mistake from which the benefits of what you learned exceed the costs of the screw-up. n.<\/em> An excellent mistake.<\/p>\n

Create a Word<\/a> | \t\t\tTop Words<\/a> | \t\t\tVote for Favorites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Lesson #6: Leave an imprint.<\/h2>\n

See: What are you doing to the cubicles?<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"What<\/a><\/div>\n
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DEFINITION:<\/strong><\/a> v.<\/em> To create an impression that you have made a positive contribution, especially when related to career activities. n.<\/em> A personal mark or imprint which proves that you have done something that matters.<\/p>\n

Create a Word<\/a> | \t\t\tTop Words<\/a> | \t\t\tVote for Favorites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

More from Dan Pink…<\/h2>\n

\"Johnny<\/a><\/p>\n

For more career tips and the latest from Dan Pink, see:
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News on The James Gang’s create-a-word game Verbotomy.com We spent a week at Verbotomy playing with Dan Pink’s Johnny Bunko and the Six Career Secrets that no one ever told you. It was a lot of fun and we learned a lot! Like the fact that there is no plan! And that in the long … <\/p>\n

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