BEING WISE

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

Quote by William James

REFLECTION:

  • Sometimes we get stuck… needing to be right or prove a point.
  • Sometimes we need to let it go.
  • Discernment is being wise.
  • Practice discernment today… knowing what to overlook and what not to overlook.

SHOULD HAVE … COULD HAVE…

“I should have done that.”

But you didn’t.

Don’t waste your time, don’t lose your peace wondering what you could have done.  Live the peace of NOW.

FROM: About Peach 108 Ways to Be At Peace When Things Are Out Of Control by Scott Shaw

REFLECTION:

  • Do you “would have… should have” all over yourself?
  • How can you accept that you didn’t?
  • Move on… Find PEACE NOW!

ENROLLMENT

“Do as I say.” That’s industrial management in four words.  If you don’t follow the instructions to the letter, you’re insubordinate.  Not subordinate.

Complete subordination might have been the goal in an industrial setting.  But now, it’s dangerous, expensive and inefficient.  Because people close to the work know exactly what needs to be done.  

The opposite of insubordination is now enrollment.  

Someone who is enrolled in the journey doesn’t have to be told exactly what to do.  Instead, given the goals, the tools and the culture, they will figure it out.  

FROM:  Seth Godin’s Daily Blog

REFLECTION:

  • What is your style for getting others to do what you want?
  • Are you “Moses with the tablets” – expecting others to do as you say?
  • Are you more inspiring – creating a vision for others to engage?
  • Examine your style – how you enroll others more effectively?