Sometimes, we feel that things are getting out of control. We encourage others to follow and learn from our experiences but are unable to motivate them. These are the people we care about. So, we do not want them to fail or suffer. We try to explain in different ways,...
Most significant problems are big, not because their solutions are complex. Instead, we make them big because of our inaction. Solving problems like putting on weight, wasting time, and procrastinating is relatively straightforward. The solutions are simple, but I...
It takes too long to get anything done in this organisation. Vs I wonder why it takes too long to get anything done in this organisation. The apple fell to the ground from the tree. Vs Why did the apple fall to the ground? Our business systems are too convoluted. They...
Fire drills are necessary. It helps employees to prepare for any future emergencies. However, employees know that it is only a test. So, there is no stress. They take their time, move around chatting and march slowly to an assembly area. Putting policies aside, to...
In the early years of my career, I had my eyes on performing at the centre of the stage. Where others can see me, I can feel special. With little experience, I only got roles to perform on a side stage. The roles were relatively insignificant. Performing those roles,...
The success of any initiative depends on its preparation. The work we have done before starting the initiative matters most. For example, in preparation activities, we may be developing clarity on the scope and outcomes of the initiative, recruiting the right people,...
Without a doubt, practice leads us to perfection, but at what cost? The price of perfection could be our time, resources, or opportunity costs. In business and life, we have limited resources. We do not need perfection for everything. Further, mere practice may not be...
In self-reflection, I often acknowledge that I haven't come too far. On introspection, I often realise it is due to focusing on the small stuff. Observing others, I witnessed their conditioning: 'sweating on the small stuff'. We often have a choice about where to...