Comments on: Survive Subtlety with Simplicity

By: Jaime Buckley

Jaime Buckley — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:39:37 +0000

Keep in mind that it’s always wise to maintain your ‘mistake quota’.

People find that statement a bit off, but consider the importance of being wrong Karl. We tend to learn more from the mistakes than the successes. We can make clear(er) definitions and come up with solutions when we know whats wrong. It’s also wiser to make the mistakes in a safe environment than on the fly when risks are higher.

Really good point Karl. Thanks.

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:31:50 +0000

Absolutely, my measuring sticks are my mistakes and my achievements, by using both I can distinguish what I like about myself,(my good to build on) and what I don’t like( my bad to replace) just as important is to let yourself be wrong, I always have the hardest time with that one, I love being right, but usually its only a perception of what is right.

By: Jaime Buckley

Jaime Buckley — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:14:39 +0000

Brown-noser.

You know there’s another side to this as well, and that’s making sure we use ourselves and NOT OTHERS to raise the bar. To compare oneself is an impossibility. The differences too great and numerous, so make sure as you’re working on improving yourself you keep the focus on your own achievements. It’s fine to use another person as a reference point to gauge the type of progress your making (principle), but never as a comparison (personality).

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:57:59 +0000

I like your redefining Kathi, even though Jaime will probably call me out for being a brown-noser I see myself through my mistakes, and to be able to take the good that I am and replace the bad that I am with more good is something that has dramatically improved my perception of who I am and can become.

By: Jaime Buckley

Jaime Buckley — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:25:36 +0000

You know Kathi, every time you open your mouth, I remember why I married you.

I agree with you 99% (but only because we are not using the same definition).

To clarify: reinvention doesn’t mean you discard all and start from scratch, but rather start with a clean slate and then build on all that is good, so I was not clear in my definition. Thank you for pointing that out sweetheart.

By: Kathilynn

Kathilynn — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:14:07 +0000

Don’t you think that reinvention might be a little too drastic, especially every day, when you have so much good that doesn’t need to be discarded for reinvention but instead built upon? I suggest, also while your holding your ground check your priorities and the principles you stand on and if all is sound raise your head to the rain and embrace the storm. These are simple opportunities to test our fortitude and someday when we look back wouldn’t it be great to say that was a great experience just for the sake that you overcame it. What a power trip!