One way I could make today simpler is to apply Day 6 of Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook." ~ William James
I don't have to do everything or solve everything or say everything or even care about everything.
Just the 1 or 2 or 3 things that I can focus on - well.
Great points David....make all things simple, especially the complex. It is said > how do you eat an elephant (if we were inclined to do so). A bit at a time. You had also recently referred to how does one take the path to 10,000 (or 1000) miles. With the first step...of course in the right direction. I would also say of storytelling....why did Jesus (and others in history) tell parables. They last a long time....keep the message relevant and simple so all will understand it...at least those that have ears...or are listening to understand not to just respond....yes another lesson on that! Quest well!
When I took a programming/database course after I got laid off, the professor offered some sage advice. He told us that when your boss comes to you with a problem that needs to be solved, get him the right answer as quickly as possible. But then go back and discover whether there might be a simpler path to get to the same *right* answer, especially if it has practical application to other problems.
That was as much a life lesson as it was a programming/data management issue.
That is safe advice. It is interesting how learning things about troubleshooting can be applied equally at work and in our lives. So glad you shared this story Larry.
One way I could make today simpler is to apply Day 6 of Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook." ~ William James
I don't have to do everything or solve everything or say everything or even care about everything.
Just the 1 or 2 or 3 things that I can focus on - well.
This is the way…🙏🏻
Ah yes. The mmmagic of maturing. It had to happen sooner or later, David. Big smiles.
Great points David....make all things simple, especially the complex. It is said > how do you eat an elephant (if we were inclined to do so). A bit at a time. You had also recently referred to how does one take the path to 10,000 (or 1000) miles. With the first step...of course in the right direction. I would also say of storytelling....why did Jesus (and others in history) tell parables. They last a long time....keep the message relevant and simple so all will understand it...at least those that have ears...or are listening to understand not to just respond....yes another lesson on that! Quest well!
Great post. Thank you.
When I took a programming/database course after I got laid off, the professor offered some sage advice. He told us that when your boss comes to you with a problem that needs to be solved, get him the right answer as quickly as possible. But then go back and discover whether there might be a simpler path to get to the same *right* answer, especially if it has practical application to other problems.
That was as much a life lesson as it was a programming/data management issue.
That is safe advice. It is interesting how learning things about troubleshooting can be applied equally at work and in our lives. So glad you shared this story Larry.