Using the word ‘solution’ implies we can fix it [whatever ‘it’ might be]. We do something, and then the problem goes away. But what about more complex challenges like our relationships, or a company culture, or the climate? We can’t ‘fix’ any of these – there’s not a simple ‘thing’ we can do that will make the problem go away.
Interesting read this week, helping me realise how much our language influences – and is influenced by – our perceptions and understandings of the world. As the authors say, “We act according to the way we conceive of things.” For example: Argument is War.“I destroyed his argument.” Time is Money.“I invested a lot of time in that.” Happy is Up.
A jigsaw puzzle has a solution. There’s even a process for arriving at the solution – corners, edges, middle. Knowing what the puzzle looks like can help you solve it faster, but even without the picture, we can [eventually] solve a jigsaw. Once all the pieces are in place – it’s done. Complete. Finished. But lots of other things don’t
It doesn’t matter if some people don’t get it – whatever ‘it’ is for you. Focus instead on finding the ones who do get ‘it’. As you search, be patient and open – both with yourself and the people around you. Celebrate the similarities rather than dwelling on the differences. It will likely take some time, and it’s unlikely that
Short answer: Because they do, and that’s enough. Long answer: The power in a group lies with the majority. Consider a group of 100 people – 60 is a majority. Within that 60, 35 can dominate the 25. Of 35, 20 could cooperate … and so on. The maths is dull, so I’ll skip some steps – but as the
PART 1 :: Changing my mind I first stumbled across Elon Musk in early 2015, when both Tesla and SpaceX were exciting companies, seemingly committed to solving big challenges. Musk’s ‘real life Tony Stark’ persona was a key part of the story. He truly did seem to be ‘The World’s Raddest Man‘. Turns out, he isn’t. Being in the public
Weekly [digital] email to help navigate the [analogue] world …
Weekly [digital] email to help navigate the [analogue] world …
