I have a new manager at work (a year ago). One of the things I have picked up from him is a relentless drive to simplify everything as far as it will go. Like most work skills this has carried over into my life. I have come to really believe this skill helps in every aspect of life. There is a quote from Confucius I have always liked that says: "Life is really simple but we insist on making it complicated." There is another I love from Einstein (arguably my favorite quote ever and for those who know me that is saying a lot) that says: "If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough."
There is a video I like from Connie Podesta where she speaks to why people have affairs. The gist of the idea is that it's because the person no longer feels good about themselves in the presence of their spouse. She goes on to say this is why people leave jobs and other examples. The reason we do anything is because of how it makes us feel about ourselves. An excellent two minute video Here is a link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqU39qGfeGA
Another great video that speaks to the same thing is one by Larry Winget I saw today. It's called There Are No Grey Areas. His point is about right and wrong. If you have to ask if it's right it isn't is the gist of it. Another good two minute video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAnYBSALIAM
Sunday, September 26, 2010
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