Another view

When creating any work from scratch, we can take the standard tried and tested approach. It is accepted, appears logical, and has a proven path. It anticipates what the outcomes may be. In personal or professional environments, we default to the well-trodden path....

Misguided motivation

Why do we do things the way we do them?  While saying ‘because that is the way we have always done it,’ does not in any way reflect a growth mindset and progression in one’s thinking or development. Equally dissatisfying is the proverbial response, ‘because that is...

Wrong answer

When asked ‘why do you do something a certain way?’ We have a multitude of answers that we could share. Most will give insight into our thoughtful consideration and care. One will clearly reflect none. ‘Because that is the way we have always done it.’...

Simple rules

Rules exist to guide and provide clarity for engagement. Unfortunately, we tend to think of them as those that apply to society, organizations, and games where multiple people interact.  While those do exist and have value, the rules we apply to ourselves are...

Easy or doable

Do we want to do things because they are easy to do?  Possibly you have done it the same way for years, and it is now a routine. So why do you do it? For the love of it, the purpose or it’s your responsibility. If it was simple, would you talk about it?...