We often find ourselves in situations where it feels easier, faster, or even safer to just do things ourselves. We understand the code, are familiar with the tools, and sometimes “it’s just quicker if I do it.” This, in particular: his willingness to yield the floor to experts-in oratory, law, psychology, whatever and to support them energetically, so that each of them could fulfill his potential. - Marcus Aurelius ...
This, in particular: his willingness to yield the floor to experts-in oratory, law, psychology, whatever and to support them energetically, so that each of them could fulfill his potential. – Marcus Aurelius As a tangental interpretation to The Power of Letting Go, from the perspective of an individual contributor, there’s times when you must let go; occasions where you’re not the domain expert. Know your limits, and defer to those around you. ...
We all have those moments. The ones where we feel like we tripped and stumbled, maybe even fell flat on our face. We call them “failures”. But what if, instead of viewing these moments as definitive setbacks, we saw them as opportunities to learn and grow? Recently, I had one of those moments. I reacted emotionally to a situation, letting my feelings guide my words and actions. Looking back, it wasn’t productive. It didn’t help me achieve what I wanted, and it likely caused unnecessary tension. ...