Note to self | lessons #2

While designing the plan for a 'new idea', do ask why it has not been done before
You may not like, love or want people as they do; you may want them much, they may not. Discernment works well here
The essence, the peace, the universe, the grace, the god, is within us; I spent a tremendous amount of time looking outside
You will elevate yourself in time: competence, skill, spiritual matters, partnerships, all of it. A key trigger will be how much you want this elevation, how deep this crisis is
While sharing feedback, authenticity is the key. The authenticity is the work dynamic is when you see your success in the other person's success
There is a leader at each level, in each sphere of life... managers have an expiry date, leaders don't
A leader's key route to elevation is to make herself/himself redundant
I am learning to reframe questions. Questions that set a limit to an outcome may well be reframed to questions that open new possibilities: I call this the 'trajectory of reframing'
Cliche: the quality of the answers you get is only as good as the quality of the questions asked
It is hard to break human-molds. Don't be disappointed. Instead, be mindful of your time. Decide if you wish to continue, or change course
Smile and laugh as much as possible - a person with substance who smiles brings on the charm (sans substance, he/she is the joker)
'Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication', authenticity is the ultimate charm
In any country or line of work, the one language you will need to know is the language of numbers: learn it absolutely
The language of numbers will provide answers- with practice and lots of questions
Are the numbers linked to the decisions they 'tend' to influence, or are they conforming to a bias?
The language of numbers is spoken in two dialects (a) to confirm, or (b) to conform. Confirm - correct, measure, reflect, defect, gaps, ongoing... Conform - bias, limited, limiting, conformity
It is great to ask for help. Speak about where it is needed, get the best possible minds to participate
Imperfection is beautiful and it saves a lot of time
Invest time in non-core learning activities. Keeps those knowledge teeth sharp
Don't worry about crafting your obituary - your three points for today are most powerful
Poetry, music, art travel, cultures, food - creative simplicities and complexities are most beautiful. Be open