Remember that your wins, your successes, your accomplishments are always built on the effort of others. Those who have covered for you, who have supported you, who have motivated you, who have done what you didn't want to do, who have kicked you when you needed a kick and hugged you when you needed a … Continue reading The effort of others
Tag: change
Facade
This is an historical period that is completely out of the ordinary. Exceptions are made, circumstances are raised, needs are shaped. Yet, we should be careful using all of this as an excuse to deviate from our path. In most cases, we can still continue pursuing what we were pursuing before. The values, beliefs, rules … Continue reading Facade
Humble
Being humble is a great way to go about tackling a new challenge. Humble keeps you grounded (the word actually comes from latin humus, that means earth), and it frees you from the need of having all the answers. When you are humble, you have time to explore, to audit, to find out, and eventually … Continue reading Humble
Quarreling
Why are you so involved in this quarrel? It is an honest question to ask yourself, particularly when things stall and no progress is made towards a resolution. More often than not, we discuss to feed our ego. Of course, we believe our perspective is the right one (the people we are discussing with do … Continue reading Quarreling
Do better
Asking others to do better, to be better is missing perspective. A more productive approach would be enquiring about what you can do to enable them to do better, to be better. And follow up with what is needed. An even more productive approach would be to figure out how you can do better, be … Continue reading Do better
Authority and people
Why do people keep going out and gather in groups when they are told to stay in and avoid in person contacts? Because it is very difficult for each one of us to picture what could be, what could happen, the damage (or good) we might be bringing about. Until that is finally here and … Continue reading Authority and people
Two speeds
Our world has been moving at two speeds for a long time now. The virus that is spreading in so many countries today is an example of what has already been happening for decades. Somewhere, something ignites, and by the time the fire is everywhere, old and local institutions are still arguing to figure out … Continue reading Two speeds
