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Inspired by a Medium entry and my chapter/episode number 51, this week will
celebrate the unexpected, that aspect of our lives that can't depend on too much
planning.
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Bad things happen: - Every day. - To everyone. The difference is in how people deal
with it.
And yet, often, we neglect other people’s time. It’s hard to realize that we are not the
center of the universe. Our own time is precious to us, and yet we’re constantly vying
for other people’s attention, acting as if their attention isn’t just as precious as ours.
1. Be succinct. Brevity is indeed the soul of wit. Or, perhaps, brevity is wit. Thus, we
needn’t wedge in unnecessary information or details. It’s possible to use minimalism
to converse with others. Don’t leave out important information—don’t be vague—find
a balance.
2. Have a point. Why do you want this person’s attention? To entertain her? To
inform her? To ask her/him a question? Be as specific as you can.
3. Add value. This is the most important part. If you are not adding value, then you’re
just taking someone’s valuable time. Ask yourself: Does this add value?
The most well-run organizations understand that defining and managing culture
while prioritizing employee engagement is the path to successfully navigating
change and disruption.
Is your job going the way of the robots? Find out with this forecast from the Future of
Jobs Report. http://www.visualcapitalist.com/forecasting-a-robot-driven-
workplace/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare
via @Visualcap
That dispiriting experience ties into what Haidt and Lukianoff call the three great
untruths that serve as the foundation for their book. All three are being indulged by
overly cautious parents and by overly solicitous educators:
One: What doesn’t kill you makes you weaker.