Course 2, Discussion 4: The problem is the path
Hello LDP Team!
The problem is the path is the core insight that helps us evolve as individuals and as a community here on 7 Cups.
Here is an overview of this course:
Course Description: It is natural for us to want to avoid problems. Problems can cause worry, anxiety, and frustration. These are feelings that we often want to avoid. Problems, however, are the key to growth. When we face our problems directly we get smarter and grow stronger. A saying that captures this is: Progress = Pain + Reflection. This course helps you learn the value of problems by highlighting the difference between problems you might be concerned about and problems you can directly solve. Next, it walks you through the ancient practice of steering into problems directly in order to unlock their value and gifts. Finally, it helps you identify and measure progress so you can make continued gains in your personal and professional life.
✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
Further Reading (Optional but recommended):
This idea of problem is the path is a reoccurring theme in self help books and especially stoicism. If you are interested in learning more about this thought process, we recommend the following books:
The obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, by William Braxton Irvine
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✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
3 things in my circle of concern: other people's reactions, circumstances which affect the flow of the project, and other people's actions
3 things in my circle of influence: my emotions, my approach towards my work, and my response to others
1 thing I can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence: telling myself that focusing on things in my circle of influence can help me
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
Reactive: gossiping, not doing anything to cushion the situation
Proactive: not judging, anticipating what would happen, and buffering the president's weaknesses
@charmingFlower8111 beautifully summarised and well written 🐣🐣 your posts always have something to learn from 🙇🌙
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a
circle on influence
1 how I treat other people on cups and in real life. 2 my heath 3 learning new skills 4 my cats
b
circle of concern
1 2024 election 2 disability rights 3 weather
c I can do any thing I put my mind too.
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i learned that some times I have to be one who who would start making a difference before it catches on. It can help turn something bad to something good.
@harmonyLearninghope
his co worker knew. What was going on was not working so he hatched a plan to make things better. Pro active
@FrenchToastClub
@FrenchToastClub
Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
My circle of concern: doing well on my law-entrance exams, being elected school prefect, ensuring my parents are out of danger
My circle of influence: staying true to my study schedule, doing my best to make the school a better place, following a routine for workouts.
Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
- the executive took the initiative and empathised, he did not complain or gossip but read the situation.
- he worked on the President’s underlying concerns and worked with the President’s strength by anticipating the need
- he gave recommendations and analysis
- his character analysis lead to a complementary team as this was his chosen response. He strived to make things better rather than complain about them.
It's nice you personalized your responses to further illustrate the points.
✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
Three things in my circle of concern are:
1) Finances
2) Health
3) Family
Three things in my circle of influences are:
1) My parents/family
2) The news
3) Myself
One thing I can do to focus on my circle of influences is that I can focus more on my family and check on them more often.
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
What stands out to me about this executive is that the proactive of this is that they focus on the things they can change. They had focused on things they can change versus the things they can't control .
@FrenchToastClub
Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
circle of concern - global economy, government, treating badly people by people.
circle of influence - how I spent my time, how I improve my skills, how I behave around others
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
"make other's weaknesses you own strengths" - when people behave in some way, I can learn from that situation and do differently which I love. :) that's the main thing I took from the video.
In video they tried to show that the man that played main role reverse the situation - he only tried to work on his circle of influence but not on circle of concern. love that. :)
@calmingsun111
I feel that's so proactive, making other people's weaknesses your strength... Imma use that too 😃
@calmingsun111
Making weaknesses into strengths can be very hard for me. I tend to only focus on what I'm good at. I supposed being aware of your own weaknesses is a strength because then you know where others can fill in the gaps.
@calmingsun111
I agree with this, it is proactive by making other people's weaknesses your strength.
This is something I’ll certainly remember and learn from.
@calmingsun111
Awesome points! I love the things you picked for your circle of influence too :)
@FrenchToastClub
✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
Circle of Concern: Government, How they react, Community
Circle of Influence: Time Management, Boundaries, How I react
I can pray (I am a Christian). :D
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
@CurrySoup12
You did a great job at identifying your Circle of Influence~. and your Circle of Concern, too. I also appreciated that you included prayer in terms of what is in your power to do, those of us who use prayer can benefit from the reminder. 🌼
Thank you for sharing!
@FrenchToastClub
✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
Circle of Concern: My family, my friends and my success Influence: My physique, my hobbies and my career. I must control my emotions and find ways to control my life.
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
The fact that he was dictatorial and there were other negatives about them surprised me as sometimes we think that leaders need to be perfect.
@FrenchToastClub
✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
Circle of concern;
🌹 What’s happening around the globe
🌹 What others say
🌹 How others react
Circle of influence;
🌹 My health and well-being
🌹My outlook
🌹My contributions in life
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
🌹 The executive did not judge or gossip but instead chose to be pro-active by working on the strengths of his co-workers and the President. By focussing on the circle of influence it flourished.
@RainbowRosie
I have similar concerns and it's very relieving to know I'm not alone. Great response! :)
@FrenchToastClub
The circle of my concern; politics, genetics, and the cost of groceries. Circle of influence; how much water I drink, how much fiber I eat, and exercising. I some health issues that I have to constantly deal with. I can't fix them, but I do responsible things that will give me a healthy foundation to at least be as healthy as I can be.
@Heart4art
The executive in the, focussed on what he could do. Rather than trying to change his boss, he used his own strengths to find solutions to the challenges he and his team faced.
@FrenchToastClub
✒️ Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.
Circle of concern: what people think of me, how people will react to me, and world global events
circle of influence: my health, the way I react to things around me, and how I treat people
i can keep trying to be proactive because practice makes perfect:)
✒️ Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
He is proactive and respectful to his boss even though his boss isn’t the best, and he makes the best of his situation by working hard.
@Rubylistens22
You are right Ruby, practice does make perfect