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‘Clarity precedes Mastery’ – Robin Sharma. Clarity in mind, thoughts, words, actions – How does one derive that? On an ongoing basis? Being open, listening, application, sensitivity, having a Coach… helps the cause.
Measure twice, cut once – Craftsman’s aphorism. Preparation, homework… It counts. Especially in the current age where getting a chance second time is highly unlikely.
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently – Warren Buffet. Being a leader one is visible – like it or not. Actions (includes inactions) are seen, felt and discussed. Being mindful, Listening, being Attentive, Thinking through… Helps.
A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open – Frank Zappa. Am I open enough? to observe? to listen? to re-visit my own (limiting) beliefs? to be in non-denial (acceptance) mode? How do I support / sustain my openness? Could be different ways – As often as possible step
‘I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant’ – Robert McCloskey. Communication is also what the other understands – in addition to what one communicates. How often do we make sure that we communicate (exactly) what
When ‘urgent’ issues are in combat with ‘important’ issues (in our daily timeline), which one prevails to occupy our attention, mind-space and energy? No brainer. On a daily basis, how much time and attention am I giving for things that move the needle? What could I do to focus (more) on what is important?
Feedback is the breakfast of Champions – Ken Blanchard. Feedback helps. It is nourishing. Also, feedback need not be accumulated (over time) and offered all-at-once! Frequency matters – like breakfast (everyday). How often do we receive? How often do we give?
Excellence – probably has less to do with talent (alone), more to do with passion. One question that helps in the pursuit – ‘Is this the best that we could do at this point in time?’