Saturday, August 25, 2007
The small stuff
I once saw a book called "Don't sweat the small stuff". I think this is a great idea. The real question is how to tell before it is too late what is small and what is not. I don't know the answer to this, and my problem is that once I start "sweating" something it is hard to stop. But that is the key, right. I mean it is important to teach yourself to stop and think before it gets out of hand. As a father, I think this is one of my most important things to teach my kids. For now, if I can catch myself before getting upset, I will ask 1) is this going to change what I do in the future? And/or 2) is someone going to get hurt? If yes to either one of these questions then it is worth getting into the topic. The next question becomes how does one constructively "get into the discussion" without it turning into a fight?
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Response to the last question: maybe by reminding yourself repeatedly during the discussion, "This is small stuff, this is small stuff." Maybe it is ALWAYS small stuff? Out of the small stuff that happens again and again you can put together what really is big stuff?
Yes, this is a good strategy. I often repeat things like that to myself. Sometimes even write it down on paper during a meeting.
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