Great practical insights. Rejecting these norms and replacing with an intentional and personal assessment of needs & motive is the best first step. A clearly defined problem statement, to include goals and baseline metrics cuts out a lot of static. Also, admitting our missteps gives others permission to do the same. Thanks for setting the example.
Appreciate the thoughts. I was with some of our leaders here last night and saying "It's ok that we aren't like those around us." We all start from different places and need different things.
I've had to learn this over the years as well. I get stuck on the revolving treadmill of comparing myself to what my 'ideal' is but have started asking myself: "for what purpose?" Why am I trying to optimize? Who is this serving? Am I trying to get better just for the sake or feeling progress?
I want to focus on my health, not just because it's a good thing to do. I want to work on this so I can play with my grandkids one day. I want to build a habit of prayer, 1 because we are to pray without ceasing, but also to serve my family and my church. I want to read because I want to be able to instruct my children.
In the past my desire to optimize was pointed inward instead of up toward God and out into my family/community. I find it much more fulfilling and compelling to stay consistent with this perspective change.
As always, appreciate your thought provoking wisdom.
Great practical insights. Rejecting these norms and replacing with an intentional and personal assessment of needs & motive is the best first step. A clearly defined problem statement, to include goals and baseline metrics cuts out a lot of static. Also, admitting our missteps gives others permission to do the same. Thanks for setting the example.
MIKE FROM THE POST!!!! An honor.
Said like a true Quality and ISO guy. ;-)
Appreciate the thoughts. I was with some of our leaders here last night and saying "It's ok that we aren't like those around us." We all start from different places and need different things.
I've had to learn this over the years as well. I get stuck on the revolving treadmill of comparing myself to what my 'ideal' is but have started asking myself: "for what purpose?" Why am I trying to optimize? Who is this serving? Am I trying to get better just for the sake or feeling progress?
I want to focus on my health, not just because it's a good thing to do. I want to work on this so I can play with my grandkids one day. I want to build a habit of prayer, 1 because we are to pray without ceasing, but also to serve my family and my church. I want to read because I want to be able to instruct my children.
In the past my desire to optimize was pointed inward instead of up toward God and out into my family/community. I find it much more fulfilling and compelling to stay consistent with this perspective change.
As always, appreciate your thought provoking wisdom.
Great hearing from you!
Yeah, lifemaxxing with no purpose is kind of dumb, isn't it? Yet we often do it. Just get to simple, repeatable structures.
Also, we miss you over here in Texas.
I appreciate you! Thanks! Always need food for thought!!☺️