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Structures
Many of us want freedom to move and do as we please. We tend to be frustrated with structure. However, structure is both limiting and freeing.
Wildly Successful
The stories we write or the way in which we live may appeal to millions or to less than 5. Can they still be successful?
What you want
You can create change by enforcing what you want. You can ‘drive it’ through the sheer force of your will. Change can happen this way.
Bad Design
It was bad design, but it worked because it was cheaper to make and maintain, which is better for the company, not the customer or user.
Seeing Differently
Peter shared this image and I’ve been mesmerised with it ever since. You can imagine the arguments while seeing differently.
Zipper or Button Fly?
I have had multiple zippers break in my favourite pair of jeans, but zippers are notoriously difficult to replace. Buttons are much easier.
Anything can happen
Many of us have a hard time accepting this. We want to, and think we do, control our days, weeks, years. And yet, anything can happen.
File Sharing
How organisational systems are set up tell you about those who created them. Restricting file sharing doesn’t stop it, peope use workarounds.
What do you think?
What do you think? rarely gets you the feedback you want. It’s general and people don’t know what you are wanting.
Sinking in
When we water, I’m always amazed at how little water soaks in beyond the top centimeter, most of it seems to bounce off.
Orientation
The inevitable and ongoing ‘onboarding’ and ‘orientation’ of a new job or role is a bit overwhelming. But all you need are the principles.
Boundary Fences
Boundaries are rarely, if ever, 100% solid. Often boundaries and fences restrict the flow of certain things, but allow the passage of others.