Fri 12 Dec 2008
Common Misteps: Waiting for Inspiration to Start a Task- The Podcast
Posted by cameron under Misteps, Podcast
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Inspiration is a great thing. Waiting for it is not. In this podcast I talk about what to look for at the beginning of a project to get adequate traction.
We distinguish inspiration and attitude.
We talk about personal priorities or “golden nuggets” and how they never become urgent.
We discuss the posture of waiting and distinguish the perspectives of individuals on either side of a police barricade during a major emergency situation-spectator versus fire chief and why it is a good idea to assume the posture of the fire chief when we view our own projects.
Enjoy!
CBG
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February 12th, 2010 at 6:29 pm[...] Remembering to remind the brain (R of REBEL) of a proactive posture can be helpful too. GC’s can easily slip into a reactive posture on their heels playing defense and waiting for the next input to respond to. This posture or stance can lull one into a false sense of general contentment. Noticing your posture and shifting into a more proactive one can be encouraged by simple questions and our old friend the Fire Chief. [...]
July 4th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Nicely put