Puncture
Do not label emotions as good or bad. Rather, use them as information to understand the situation.
Patch
Notice the ripple effect of my emotions on those around me
Saturday, August 13, 2011
August 31
Puncture
Self-management is the ability to control my actions - to put needs and reactions on hold (if required) and to delay and manage my tendencies.
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Relationship management is managing my interactions successfully
Self-management is the ability to control my actions - to put needs and reactions on hold (if required) and to delay and manage my tendencies.
Patch
Relationship management is managing my interactions successfully
August 30
Puncture
Self awareness is the accurate perception of my emotions and understanding my tendencies.
Patch
Social awareness is the accurate perception of others emotions
Self awareness is the accurate perception of my emotions and understanding my tendencies.
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Social awareness is the accurate perception of others emotions
August 29
Puncture
Personal competence requires self-awareness and self-management.
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Social competence requires social awareness and relationship management
Personal competence requires self-awareness and self-management.
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Social competence requires social awareness and relationship management
August 28
Puncture
Low expectations will liberate you to try most anything that interests you or that is worthwhile.
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I cannot effectively manage myself if I avoid the possible discomfort that might result from seeing myself as I really am
Low expectations will liberate you to try most anything that interests you or that is worthwhile.
Patch
I cannot effectively manage myself if I avoid the possible discomfort that might result from seeing myself as I really am
August 27
Puncture
Yes, people respond to incentives, but not necessarily in ways that are predictable.
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Be aware of the Law of Unintended Consequences
Yes, people respond to incentives, but not necessarily in ways that are predictable.
Patch
Be aware of the Law of Unintended Consequences
August 26
Puncture
It is our nature to believe our own predictions - and to fail to remember when they are not correct.
Patch
When the solution is not right before our eyes, it is easy to assume no solution exists
It is our nature to believe our own predictions - and to fail to remember when they are not correct.
Patch
When the solution is not right before our eyes, it is easy to assume no solution exists
August 25
Puncture
The "average" world person would have one breast and one testicle.
Patch
Purpose to have a conversation - not just get in the last word
The "average" world person would have one breast and one testicle.
Patch
Purpose to have a conversation - not just get in the last word
August 24
Puncture
I have the right to do my thing - even if it inconveniences (or alarms) others.
Patch
Seek the Way of the Imperfect Athlete
I have the right to do my thing - even if it inconveniences (or alarms) others.
Patch
Seek the Way of the Imperfect Athlete
August 23
Puncture
It is not because things are difficult that we dare not; it is because we dare not that they appear difficult.
Patch
In addition to knowledge, we need imagination
It is not because things are difficult that we dare not; it is because we dare not that they appear difficult.
Patch
In addition to knowledge, we need imagination
August 22
Puncture
We are not a society that values slow.
Patch
I have the right to go slow, to do it my way - to make it fun
We are not a society that values slow.
Patch
I have the right to go slow, to do it my way - to make it fun
August 21
Puncture
Nothing is under control, nothing is predictable.
Patch
Always prepare for change
Nothing is under control, nothing is predictable.
Patch
Always prepare for change
August 20
Puncture
The two strongest warriors are time and patience.
Patch
Look for advice from someone who is not emotionally invested in your problem
The two strongest warriors are time and patience.
Patch
Look for advice from someone who is not emotionally invested in your problem
August 19
Puncture
Focus on what you have - not on what you do not have.
Patch
Focus on your freedoms - not your limits
Focus on what you have - not on what you do not have.
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Focus on your freedoms - not your limits
August 17
Puncture
Don't be fooled (or compromised) by thoughts and reactions you have when in a bad mood...
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...or, when you are in a good mood
Don't be fooled (or compromised) by thoughts and reactions you have when in a bad mood...
Patch
...or, when you are in a good mood
Friday, August 12, 2011
August 16
Puncture
What appears selfish and irrational at one level can be deeply rational at a lower / (higher?) level.
Patch
Learn what people are really like - do not settle for some fairy tale version of how we want them to be
What appears selfish and irrational at one level can be deeply rational at a lower / (higher?) level.
Patch
Learn what people are really like - do not settle for some fairy tale version of how we want them to be
August 15
Puncture
You can't possibly pay attention to everything - so, you are always being selective.
Patch
Past adaptations are rocks in the stream of life that we must learn to navigate around
You can't possibly pay attention to everything - so, you are always being selective.
Patch
Past adaptations are rocks in the stream of life that we must learn to navigate around
August 14
Puncture
Occasionally do something extreme - it'll make your routine feel easier.
Patch
When you do what needs done with care and concentration, then there is no drudgery
Occasionally do something extreme - it'll make your routine feel easier.
Patch
When you do what needs done with care and concentration, then there is no drudgery
August 13
Consider these examples of language manipulation:
Puncture
Walking referred to as "linear pavement dancing".
Patch
"I finished in the top 90% of racers" said of one who finished next to last in a 10 person race
Puncture
Walking referred to as "linear pavement dancing".
Patch
"I finished in the top 90% of racers" said of one who finished next to last in a 10 person race
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
August 12
Puncture
What we remember depends on who we are at the moment.
Patch
Who we are at the moment depends on what we choose to remember
What we remember depends on who we are at the moment.
Patch
Who we are at the moment depends on what we choose to remember
August 12
Puncture
Two ways to stand out: non-conformity and conspicuous consumption.
Patch
We have as many social selves as we have groups whose opinions we care about
Two ways to stand out: non-conformity and conspicuous consumption.
Patch
We have as many social selves as we have groups whose opinions we care about
August 11
Puncture
People are more motivated to avoid a loss than to obtain a gain.
Patch
Do not compete until you have a reasonable chance of winning
People are more motivated to avoid a loss than to obtain a gain.
Patch
Do not compete until you have a reasonable chance of winning
August 10
Puncture
We have numerous subselves, alternate ways to live.
Patch
We have different assessing rules for family, friends, and strangers
We have numerous subselves, alternate ways to live.
Patch
We have different assessing rules for family, friends, and strangers
August 9
Puncture
A strong, clear, persistent voice can move a multitude.
Patch
It takes only a few variables to create lots of complexity
A strong, clear, persistent voice can move a multitude.
Patch
It takes only a few variables to create lots of complexity
August 8
Puncture
The mind is a multitude of mini-minds, each a collection of adaptations designed to solve problems by crunching different kinds of information in different ways.
Patch
We pay attention to only a small fraction of what is going on "out there" and only ruminate on a smaller fraction of what we do choose for awareness and then upload an even smaller portion to our long-term memory
The mind is a multitude of mini-minds, each a collection of adaptations designed to solve problems by crunching different kinds of information in different ways.
Patch
We pay attention to only a small fraction of what is going on "out there" and only ruminate on a smaller fraction of what we do choose for awareness and then upload an even smaller portion to our long-term memory
August 7
Puncture
It takes both character and discipline to remain idle, to wait.
Patch
I love long walks - especially when taken by people who annoy me
It takes both character and discipline to remain idle, to wait.
Patch
I love long walks - especially when taken by people who annoy me
August 7
Puncture
Let go of the person you used to be.
Patch
I find no companion the equal of solitude
Let go of the person you used to be.
Patch
I find no companion the equal of solitude
August 6
Puncture
Give your gift of service to something you are passionate about in an environment that is consistent with your values.
Patch
Do not trick yourself into thinking something is impossible just because it is difficult
Give your gift of service to something you are passionate about in an environment that is consistent with your values.
Patch
Do not trick yourself into thinking something is impossible just because it is difficult
August 5
Puncture
Time is not money - it is the only chance for happiness
Patch
The greatest of riches? Not desiring them
Time is not money - it is the only chance for happiness
Patch
The greatest of riches? Not desiring them
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