I’ve been struggling to come up with a better term for generalists–you know, the people who develop a broad range of skills rather than dedicating their life to one very specific thing? People who specialize can be categorized as specialists, and I see no problem with that terminology–the name literally has the word “special” in …
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We’ve been duped. Here in America, we have been led to believe that more hours in a classroom will make our kids more successful; more profitable businesses will make our communities more prosperous; and buying more things will make us happier. It wasn’t just one person who told us these lies. It was societal shift …
How would you define work? (really think about it!) A basic definition is “effort exerted to accomplish a task”. In our lives, the work we do is our livelihood. We exert effort to grow our businesses and (usually) we are compensated with money. So, then what work would be considered meaningless? Maybe something we do …
In our culture knowledge is prized. Everyone wants to be in-the-know. When we don’t know we experience vulnerability, humility, and beginner status. People often associate these feelings with negativity, but embracing them can truly change our lives. Vulnerability is important because it is how we grow. We must be vulnerable when we try new things, …
How do we know when it’s time for a change? How do we actually get going? Whether it’s in life or in work, approaching change is challenging. Right now I am helping to revitalize a non-profit club in my neighborhood, and I’ve noticed a lot of similarities in the process that I have used to …