Too often, we reward people who solve problems while ignoring those who prevent them. Instead of glorifying those who run around putting out fires, we need to create an organizational culture that empowers everyone to act responsibly at the first sign of smoke.
It doesn't matter how many tools, frameworks, or ideas you learn if, in the moment, you respond without reasoning. One of the first steps to thinking clearly and making better decisions is learning to pause and reflect, before you respond.
If someone admits they made a mistake, have the grace to let it go.
Holding it over them ensures they won’t be quick to admit they were wrong in the future.
Outcome over ego.
"Sometimes success is going to the gym because you told yourself you would. Sometimes success is being kind even when someone doesn’t deserve it. Sometimes success is forgiving yourself for your mistakes. ... "
— Found in @farnamstreet's Brain Food Newsletter
Working harder doesn't always lead to better results because you only have so much energy to apply.
The key to solving this? Focus.
Pick what matters. Eliminate the rest.
"Left unchecked organizations default to bureaucracy. People default to distraction. ... "
A Tiny Thought found in the @farnamstreet Weekly Newsletter. Read the entire thing here: https://t.co/2FmJOT6FXO
"Competence is often less of a problem than confidence.
An underrated aspect of doing anything hard is believing in yourself. Action creates both confidence and momentum ..."
A Tiny Thought found in the @farnamstreet Weekly Newsletter https://t.co/2FmJOT6FXO
"Thinking long-term is the biggest overlooked advantage hidden in plain sight."
— A Tiny Thought in the @farnamstreet Weekly Newsletter. Check it out here: https://t.co/0Mi8j48Fww
"When someone makes a mistake, forgive them. When someone wrongs you, move on. When someone slights you, let it go. When someone tells you they didn’t mean it, believe them."
A Tiny Thought in today's @farnamstreet newsletter https://t.co/4CDCIzwDvU
Bertrand Russell on avoiding foolish opinions:
"Whenever you find yourself getting angry about a difference of opinion, be on your guard; you will probably find, on examination, that your belief is going beyond what the evidence warrants."