The Way We See the Problem

Perception: It’s a Male/Female Thing

April 25, 2013 By jack Leave a Comment

This classic scene from Allie Hall reminds us that there is always more than one way to see the same situation–even if it is just “three times a week”: Interested in some other perspective-change posts? Check out these past posts: Perspective Matters Top to Bottom Leader or Outcast Aging from a New Perspective

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Aging: From a New Perspective

October 12, 2012 By jack Leave a Comment

Millions of middle-aged Americans are part of the “Sandwich Generation”–so-called because they are those individuals who must not only care for their own young and growing children but also their own aging parents. To be sure, it can be a difficult and frustrating burden. One method of dealing with the frustration of this challenge is [...]

Filed Under: Aging, Perspective, The Way We See the Problem

Don’t Follow the “Heard”

June 27, 2012 By jack Leave a Comment

I heard … more money will make me happier. I heard … whoever ends up with the most toys wins. I heard … it’s all about me. I heard … you can never have enough. I heard … you can never be too rich or too thin. I heard … a rumor. I heard … [...]

Filed Under: Enlightenment, Happiness, One minute unlearning, The Way We See the Problem, Wisdom

The “i” in Teamwork

June 11, 2012 By jack Leave a Comment

Never underestimate the creative power of the “I”ndividual!

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A Surprising Question

January 6, 2012 By jack Leave a Comment

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Next time you’re confronted with a surprising new development–say, a new product or a new use for an old product–don’t ask the question: Why is this new? Instead, try asking this question: Why is this surprising? The switch changes the focus from an external perspective (i.e. looking for reasons why the new idea or product [...]

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Resolve to Ask a Different Question This Year

January 3, 2012 By jack Leave a Comment

One of my favorite authors and thinkers, Daniel Pink, has a wonderful post on New Year’s Resolutions. Instead of making a resolution to do something new this year, Pink suggests making a resolution not to change something. Interestingly, by reversing your thinking and asking a different question, you can get human psychology working for you [...]