Learning in the flow of work

We are currently halfway through the fiscal year and approaching the summer holidays. I'm deeply focused on facts that feed my thoughts for the most of year and want to make sure they're firmly rooted in my mind before taking that break to breathe. Let me share with you some of the lessons that have aided my path those first months of 2021.

Tie your life to a goal, not to people or things

This saying is from one of the geniuses of last century Albert Einstein “If you want to live a happy life tie it to a goal, not to people or things”. This may seem indifferent, but it is not rather, it is one of the best advices for a serene mind. It doesn't mean you should kick people out of your life, but it does mean you should remember to live your life in pursuit of your own objectives and goals. Individuals have wonderful relationships with family and friends, and we know that these ties contribute significantly to our growth and pleasure. However, at a certain point people may leave, change direction, and they must put themselves first. So the happiness related to things and people is temporary. But if we tie the happiness with our goals, it would be a contented path. And once we reach the goal, our happiness would know no bounds.

I've heard many individuals say they're still working in that same job because their lead is a friend or gives them a lot of free time; They might enjoy the calm and quiet at work, but they're holding on to their abilities for that relief and possibly the best years to evolve and give their best potential. We all struggle at some level with living up to the expectations of others. We should not put our lives in brackets because of others, or because we wish to meet others' prospects. Expectations are not a precise gauge of what is right for you. Anyone can control only themselves, and everyone else is focused on their own objectives. Just remember that the people who matters are there to help and they never leave.

 

By settling to less, you don’t necessarily do more

We repeatedly hear individuals saying that if they had more time, they could do more works. Does less office time mean more personal time, and does a less hectic schedule mean more time connecting with others or caring for our health? Consider yourself in a more comfortable state almost every day; here are three veracities I have come to know in this type of atmosphere.

·        Having extra time does not imply that you will read more, exercise more, or sleep more. You will do things in a more relaxed mode, and you might look for a fun activity to fill your spare time. If you have plenty spare time invest it on your growth.

·        When you have edgy days, add to them what is important for you and your development and surround yourself with the right people; When you have less free time you will value it, will make the most of it, and prioritize what truly makes you happy.

·        The more you do the more you get twisted, the more you meet folks who work equally with the same vitality as you.

So, if you ask me, I got energized by complete packed days that keeps me going while a several 4 hours a day exhaust me.

 

What is being busy anyway…

There are two types of busy people: those who are busy and those who say they are busy but can have an unplanned two-hour conversation for casual chit-chat. We can tell whether someone is busy or not. It's not a right or wrong debate, but here's what I've learned:

·        The more dynamic the job is, the more efficient, effective governance, and collaboration are required for success. We need to value the hard work required in most jobs, the energy required for various tasks and value how people learn to juggle between all decisions, goals, and priorities.

·        The fake-busy can be time stealers, they do less and oppose more. What they bring is theoretical but not enough experience yet to do the work and build competencies required. I am thinking of having good ideas on paper but no concrete plan for the work.

The 70-20-10 rule is the best guidance, and it does depend on us we use it. If 70% is experiences and assignments, 20% developmental relationships, and 10% from coursework and training then raise your hand and do learn, meet, and work with others. Be busy.

Bottom line.

Every day we choose who we are and what to focus on. We learn, make mistakes, grow, achieve great things, and rely on the right/wrong people and it’s all alright. The only thing to keep in mind is to work toward your goals and prioritize what makes you happy.

 

Zora