There are days when I am not sure what I am building. I do not always have a clear view of the plans and blueprints. I may not remember what I am supposed to be doing, or why I am doing it. It feels like I am working on one of those cathedrals; not because […]
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The way we see our work is shaped by the Industrial Revolution. I was taught that real work is what people would not do unless someone pays them to do it. I was taught that work is measured in the hours it takes to produce a specific result. Work is about building so many cars
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We believe in the power and value of hard work. We have expectations and goals, and are convinced that our hard work will meet them. While we may not always be the smartest person in the room, we make up for it by working harder. Working hard will get us what we want. We take
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Reflection is the key that opens the door of other people skills. What is Reflection? Reflection is a way of thinking which is different from the way I usually think. Thinking rationally and analytically tends to be focused on solving problems or reaching conclusions and decisions. Rational, analytical thinking feels more linear, as if our
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One of many reasons I am not a good musician is that I really do not enjoy practicing. The word “practicing” brings to mind repeating something over and over. Practicing is something to be endured. Practice is something that I have to do, not that I want to do. Some people say that practice makes perfect,
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Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks by August Turak will transform your appreciation of transformation. I became the Strategic Monk as I seek balance that includes both being effective and being true to my deepest self. My own story includes practicing law, teaching, and getting things done as I do the inner work to explore and
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Exploring the Depth can be hard work. It does not require a lot of research, though preparation can be helpful. You do not need any special equipment. You do not need to go anywhere, so you do not need directions or a ticket. Actually, you do not need to buy anything. Exploring the Depth can
More and more, I need to listen before I know what to say. Sometimes I am listening to other people, to myself, to the world around me, or to silence. Being open to receiving is a prerequisite to being open to share. A friend of mine told me that I am practicing to be an
It is true of your life, your work, and your relationships. It is true of organizations that have been around forever, and of start-ups that are created in a flash of creativity. It is a lesson I am learning from the craft brewers I know. Good things take time to ferment. You use the best
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I pride myself on doing the extensive research it takes to prepare for each stop on my Craft Brewery Pilgrimage. That research will ensure that our visit to PackingHouse Brewing Company in Riverside on Saturday, March 24 is a rewarding experience. Research of a slightly different kind highlights yet another example of the pivotal role
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