Tag: bias for action

Goal

October 4th, 2022

As in sports, in many aspects of live, results do matter. It goes beyond having a good game, and is measured on the outcomes.

Given the importance of outcomes in situations where they matter, it is probably worthwhile to work towards that goal. And if that means that the goal should be defined, then our first work is probably that.

In sports, you ensure that you beat the other side. As you press forward, you make sure that you also protect your back, so the opponent doesn’t score more than you do. The same is true for the results we seek. We have to work on both offense and defense.

Whereas you can train within rules, and master those rules in sports, in life, the advantage is that you can create your own rules, and play to your strengths.

All it might require is focus on what’s key for the goal.
Your best, today

September 15th, 2022

That’s all there is to it. Some days, your best will feel laboured. On other days, it’ll take you miles further. However, all steps count.

They do.
What’s critical

August 19th, 2022

Stolen thoughts on what to do and how:

Do few things, do the right things, do them well.

Sounds easy, but requires being clear on what is important despite all other seemingly important things going on around us.
Chasing deadlines

May 20th, 2022

We are likely to defer working a task which is due later than the one that is due now. We put a singular focus on that task to make sure it is done.

While this is good, the focus on the short term can affect long-term goals if we are not careful. What, then, should one do?

Instead of fighting it, we could break the long term goal down into a series of steps, each with a deadline which is close enough to keep us on track. That way, we can leverage the same deadline rush to achieve both short and long-term goals.
Slow down

April 12th, 2022

But do not move slow. before moving forward, or implementing change, it is worth taking a moment to consider the perspective of others. How you interpret what others say or do, is also dependent on where you are and your motivations. Thus, if we take a minute to slow down, to appreciate the diverse perspectives from others, we could get a different view of the problem we are trying to solve.

While there is only a limited window of opportunity, our chances of making a positive impact are enhanced when the additional perspectives allow us to address problems early, or identify a solution which is more responsive. Then, having applied our combined minds, we proceed to implement. For it is only through implementation that change happens.

Tag: bias for action

Goal

Your best, today

What’s critical

Chasing deadlines

Slow down