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My longest career was in the computer software industry, so I’m very familiar with this scenario: I worked on that project for SUCH a long time, and the machine just crashed. My work has vanished. Totally gone.
I’ve learned to not get overly stressed by this. It happens, but recovering goes much faster than I would have expected. Why is that?
Well, the current state of my work is stored … in my brain. All of those paths I experimented with and then changed? I don’t have to go down those paths again.
Read the rest of this entry »I used to think that the goal of life is to have things as comfortable as possible. Not working hard, but maybe sitting on the beach all day.
My perspective has changed. I’ve learned that some of the most joyful times come from working hard and making a contribution.
Those are pretty general criteria – “working hard” depends on what I’m good at and how frustrating the experience might be. “Making a contribution” depends a bit on whether people appreciate what I’ve done, but not always. Sometimes it’s the more general feeling that I’ve created value through my work.
Read the rest of this entry »At times it might feel like you’re married to your business, your organization, your job. If you are a leader at the top, you may have even started this whole venture.
But really, this is just a passing moment in history. Much happened before you were here, and much will happen after.
The same goes with each person on your team, with an even shorter timespan. Someone might be with you for a few weeks, a few months, a few years. But it’s not their entire life.
Read the rest of this entry »As the boss, you think your role is to tell everyone else what to do. And it kinda is, in a way.
The trap is to think that it makes you more important than the other people. It doesn’t. Sure, your decisions might be complex and challenging. But you’re probably not the one who is actually, directly, delivering value for the customer.
And if you look at the big picture, ALL work is worthy of respect and honor. Even the planning you do.
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