BP 31 Wk2 Reading: ARt of Possibility, Ch 4-6 activity

Wk2 Reading: Art of Possibility, Ch 4-6 activity
Chapter 4. Being a Contribution: Over the years, I’ve observed how people handle various situations in their lives. People who succeed do not have fewer problems than people who fail. It is how they perceive issues and how they react to situations that makes a difference. The purpose of this chapter was to help us look at how we can contribute in order to make a difference in the lives of others even if it’s only one person. How will I be a contribution today? This chapter was so powerful that I found myself reading it multiple times before being able to form a thought worthy of putting on paper. Just in the reframing of questions from “What did I do today?” to “What did I achieve today?” was a major mental paradigm shift for most of us, especially being US citizens where the game is all about comparison and beating- even one self. The powerful statement in this chapter says that the game of success is about contribution and has no other side, nor is it arrived at by comparison. This is so different from what we are taught as Americans from childhood on. The best part stated that games are invented so if you don’t like it, just invent a new one! What a novel concept! So childlike in nature and yet so profound. We really should listen and pay attention to children more
Chapter 5. Leading from Any Chair: We’re all leaders. How can we make a difference in the people will influence each day? How do we listen to those who help us make our dreams become reality? I listen through their actions to “see what they are saying” and if they are sincere. That not only moves me but inspires me to do and be more because they validated my belief in myself and willingness to take a more chances in the future to become my best self each and every time.
Chapter 6. Rule Number 6: Don’t take yourself so seriously. Life is a journey–enjoy and learn along the way. Live, laugh, and love!! Rule Number 6 really hit home. When we are at our most stressed, serious, busiest, wits end, etc. is when we should apply this rule. As they say if you won’t bend, you will break. Rule number 6 allows one to flexible and thus go with the flow and survive the situation rather than succumb to it.