by Rick Baker
On Oct 23, 2012
Thought Tweet #592 An ounce of predilection is worth a pound of objection.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Human beings are biased creatures. Our minds are geared to recognize patterns and, sometimes, our minds jump to conclusions. As one example, this happens when we accurately identify a piece of information but conclude, inaccurately, it is part of a certain pattern. In common words, we call that "jumping to conclusions."
When we jump to conclusions we use one piece of information to reach an inaccurate conclusion.
This was a real benefit in prehistoric times...jumping to conclusions saved lives.
In business, often, jumping to conclusions is more problem than benefit.
Sometimes, when we jump to conclusions, we also try to foist our inaccurate conclusions on others. If we happen to be a leader who does this then an ounce of our jumping to conclusions can offset a pound of followers' objections...and this, over time, kills followers' spirit.
[That's the reality of position power.]
by Rick Baker
On Oct 9, 2012
Thought Tweet #582 Ignorance is bliss; enlightenment is bliss: only the working in between is challenging.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
For some reason, we have an old saying, "Ignorance is bliss." Obviously, that's an exaggeration...or is it?
At the other end of the spectrum, many gurus have taught, "Enlightenment is bliss." I think that may be true...however, not having reached that state I cannot say for sure.
Yes - work is challenging...it tests us, it resists our desires, and it strengthens us.
And perhaps, as James Allen taught, perfection and work-mastery bring bliss as work-challenges vanish.
by Rick Baker
On Oct 5, 2012
Thought Tweet #580 Maybe, curiosity kills cats; definitely, curiosity motivates people.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Perhaps, many animals are curious. Certainly, some are...cats have a reputation for it. Human beings must be the most curious animal on Earth. Curiosity is in our DNA. Curiosity is the root of innovation, invention, and creativity.
[I don't think curiosity kills cats...it just makes them very interesting.]