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This phase is the development of the individual as they work on their passions and talents. It starts at birth and goes on for many years, usually through childhood and schooling. It culminates in an Awakening when the individual comes to decide that they would like to combine  their passions and talents to create their life's work.
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[[Category: Bootstrap Stages]]
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(formerly "Preideation" and "youPlusU") [[QUEST(ion)]]
  
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Passions are those things that the individual is interested in outside themselves - such as computers, food, art, etc.
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUOMqPSNO8c&feature=channel_page Bootstrap Bootcamp - youPlusU]
  
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Talents are the internal capabilities of the individual, the discovery of their [[Maven]], [[Relater]] or [[Evangelist]] energies.
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===Principle===
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YES!
  
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Awakening can happen through a variety of factors including supportive parents and environment; indeed it is many times an unsupportive environment that spurs the individual. This is akin to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monomyth#The_Call_to_Adventure Call to Adventure] described by Joseph Campbell.  
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===Birth===
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the Inner/Hero’s Journey - open yourself to the unknown, conquer your fears and society's expectations. Awaken to your Question. Here's a short video interview on [http://www.captureyourflag.com/interview-library/how-to-find-purpose-by-living-in-a-question-bijoy-goswami.html living your QUEST(ion)].
  
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Regardless of the causes, it is an internal decision that happens within the invidual.
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===Bootstrapper===
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Power of 2
  
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===Action===
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[[AWAKEN]] to the hero's journey and choosing which path to take. The Bootstrap path is the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/thirdway third way], the other 2 being cookie-cutter and funding-driven. There is no right/wrong, however it's vital to realize the trade-offs of all three and pick the one most appropriate to your nature and aspirations
  
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'''NOTE:''' The Bootstrap Network does not concern itself directly with individuals in Preideation. Rather, we work with schools, universities and organizations (such as [http://www.flowproject.com FLOW] to promote the active exploration of passions, talents and inspiration.
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===Resources===
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairos Kairos] - we take all our actions when we are ready, in our own time
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*[http://budurl.com/youplusu youPlusU Slides]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUOMqPSNO8c&feature=channel_page Bootstrap Bootcamp - youPlusU]
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*[http://www.youplusu.com youplusU]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix The Matrix]
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Shambhala-Library-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/B00120XDQU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212084838&sr=8-3 Bhagavad Gita] - the battle is within
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Fable-About-Following-Dream/dp/0062502182/ref=cm_lmf_tit_9_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream] by Paulo Coelho
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Hero-Thousand-Faces-Mythos-Books/dp/0691017840/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211229875&sr=8-2 Hero with a Thousand Faces], by Joseph Campbell
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Oh-Places-Youll-Go-Seuss/dp/0007175973/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-9650784-6464605?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189184885&sr=1-1 Oh! The Places You'll Go!] by Dr. Seuss
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Money-That-Middle/dp/0446677450/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211827307&sr=8-1 Rich Dad Poor Dad] by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Free-Beagle-Destinae-Roy-Williams/dp/1885167571/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211829378&sr=8-1 Free the Beagle] by Roy Williams
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Lee-Warriors-Sun-Man-Bae/dp/B00005UF83/ref=cm_lmf_tit_30_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 Bruce Lee - A Warrior's Journey DVD] - Sun-Man Bae
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Missing-Piece-Ursula-Nordstrom-Book/dp/0060256710/ref=cm_lmf_tit_7_rdi1i10/104-1653032-2156713 The Missing Piece (An Ursula Nordstrom Book)] by Shel Silverstein
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*[http://www.mysticcab.com Mystic Cab] - Bijoy’s short film
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Partnership-Charter-Start-Right-Business/dp/0738208981/ref=sr_1_1/104-1653032-2156713?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188513688&sr=8-1 The Partnership Charter: How to Start Out Right With Your New Business Partnership (Or Fix the One You're in)] by David Gage
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*[http://www.abdmag.com/what_dya_think_6431123.htm Bootstrap vs VC]
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===Stages===
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*Previous: [[you]]
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*Next: [[Ideation]]
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*[http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/map Bootstrap Map]
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'''NOTE:''' The Bootstrap Network does not concern itself directly with individuals in Preideation. Rather, we work with schools, universities and organizations (such as [http://www.flowproject.com FLOW]) to promote the active exploration of passions, talents and inspiration.

Latest revision as of 11:48, 13 May 2010

(formerly "Preideation" and "youPlusU") QUEST(ion)

Bootstrap Bootcamp - youPlusU

Principle

YES!

Birth

the Inner/Hero’s Journey - open yourself to the unknown, conquer your fears and society's expectations. Awaken to your Question. Here's a short video interview on living your QUEST(ion).

Bootstrapper

Power of 2

Action

AWAKEN to the hero's journey and choosing which path to take. The Bootstrap path is the third way, the other 2 being cookie-cutter and funding-driven. There is no right/wrong, however it's vital to realize the trade-offs of all three and pick the one most appropriate to your nature and aspirations

Resources

Stages


NOTE: The Bootstrap Network does not concern itself directly with individuals in Preideation. Rather, we work with schools, universities and organizations (such as FLOW) to promote the active exploration of passions, talents and inspiration.

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