Aha of today

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Aha of today

The spectrum of on the beaten path vs off the beaten path. It applies very well to many other life situations besides traveling. It’s useful to keep a balance between the extremes as they both have their advantages.

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We’re far better at “reading” images than text. So it’s a much more efficient and preferable strategy to take in new information. Maybe that’s why people aren’t keen to read manuals.

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Knowledge = information/data + related mental models. When sharing knowledge, make sure to share the underlying mental models also.

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In design and product management, unvalidated/pending decisions are like holding internal inventory in manufacturing.

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An ultramarathon runner has to pace during the race and rest and recover after. Same for someone who practices collaborative communication. I need to pace so I don’t get overwhelmed and I need to recover after a difficult conversation.

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New concept: “toxic positivity”. Dysfunctional emotional management without the full acknowledgment of negative emotions, particularly anger and sadness. (Wikipedia)

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We’re not the most intelligent form of life, we’re amazingly well adapted to the environments that we inhabit.

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The basic difference between a request and a demand? Am I open to receiving a no to my question?

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My actions and decisions have consequences. Going to sleep late -> feeling slow and tired the next day. Drinking coffee -> feeling jittery and restless.

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#ahaoftoday I often meditate. Some days I do it to check it off my list. On my good days, I remember to relax into it and go with the breath.