Quotes about Engagement

Lean in, back off, but don't do nothing.

My friend didn't understand what it means to be in the world, to be present and aware.

The more important the project we take on, the more difficult it is to find certainty that our work will succeed before we begin. We can begin with this: If we failed, would it be worth the journey? Do you trust yourself enough to commit to engaging with a project regardless of the chances of success?

Work that matters for people who care is the shortest, most direct route to making a difference.

As we saw earlier, it takes only two things to turn a group of people into a tribe: • A shared interest • A way to communicate

The communication can be one of four kinds: • Leader to tribe • Tribe to leader • Tribe member to tribe member • Tribe member to outsider

The difference between backing off and doing nothing may appear subtle, but it's not. A leader who backs off is making a commitment to the power of the tribe, and is alert to the right moment to step back in. Someone who is doing nothing is merely hiding. Leadership is a choice. It's the choice to not do nothing. Lean in, back off, but don't do nothing.

But being busy for God and

I'm not bored with my life. I'm not just making the records and touring, I would find that boring.

What is the point in calling anything God if it does not also hold sway in every part of one's life--especially one's politics?

The time to show up fully for life is right now, whatever the circumstances.

You can't fight a battle you don't think exists.