We all think that design by committee is the best approach, but reality is that it produces an inferior result of a bunch of disconnected parts.
What actually works is one person driving an over all vision and getting people that are the best at what they do building individual components. The person controlling the outcome sets requirements and expectations for a unified result.
Leadership is certainly not getting a bunch of people together to “work” on something.
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The author finds that thinking about everything they have to do creates significant stress, even if individual tasks aren’t overwhelming. They propose compartmentalizing their world, focusing on one task at a time, which helps manage the emotional weight of multiple responsibilities and allows for full attention on the current engagement.
This piece, titled “Day 362 – Resilience as Portfolio” by Guy Reams, explores the concept of resilience in a comprehensive manner, suggesting it can be viewed as a portfolio of diverse strategies and resources.
As we age, our brains may shift from remembering every detail to focusing on meaning and wisdom. This natural cognitive shift, supported by research from the University of Arizona, suggests that difficulty recalling minutiae isn’t a sign of decline but an adaptation towards higher-order thinking.
Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia, or the highest human good, suggests that true happiness comes from aligning our actions with our cherished virtues over a sustained period, rather than from fleeting pleasures. This involves living a life that feels purposeful and authentic, even through struggles.