Course 3: PL 102 - The Problem is the Path (Discussion 1)
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Hello LDP Team!
I am enjoying this program and I hope that you all are finding it helpful and meaningful! I'm excited about this next course. 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.
1. 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.
2. 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?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj8dmSgQa1c
Bonus: Check out chapter 8 of the book 7 Cups for the Searching Soul (more in the next discussion) for a deeper dive into learning more about accepting what we cannot control.
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(edited by @SoulfullyAButterfly on 29/1/2021 to update (1) to replace it with a working YouTube link)
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Circle of concern: My health, my education, my girlfriend
Circle of influence: focus on my studies, be healthy, give my girlfriend all the love she deserves
In the circle of influence: I am in charge of my studies
2. 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 showed awesome leadership skills. He was also proactive.
@optimisticDay8079
Great to know that you're in charge of your studies! Good luck!
@optimisticDay8079
Yes. Having ownership of self is very important.
@GlenM
1. 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.
Concern - Global scale Pandemic , Environment problems , Future
Influence - Family , Career , Health
I can focus on self care and taking small steps each day towards my goals and share good time with family. To minimize circle of concern, I can remind myself what is something in my hands and what needs just acceptance and letting go to free myself from the clutter thoughts.
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?
That's a great video, I feel the executive was extremely proactive and focused on the "realistic " part of the concerns, they didn't let the situation cause any dis balance or make them react , instead they just kept a great determined attitude towards what can be done and what was in their capacity, which then turned in their favor and the situation around got better , and had positive reactions to their positive approach.
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Lovely to hear the information that you have shared.
Wishing you the very best
@giggleZebra2708
Glad you loved hearing what I had to say ! Thankyou ❤
Best wishes to you as well !
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Yes. By taking those small steps and by being proactive and having that courage and determination will really help you.
Hey @peacefulIris56 , thanks so much!
Best wishes for LDP ❤
@Sunisshingandsoareyou You're welcome!!! Thank you. Best wishes to you as well.
@GlenM
1. 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 mental wellbeing, My friends/family, and my academics
Circle of Influence: Trying to make peace with things that are out of my control, 2) taking some time to develop better relations with friends/family, 3) Focusing on maintaining my GPA
2. 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 was perceptive, observant, and focused on his circle of influence. He compensated for weakness, empathized with team members, and presented great leadership skills. Moreover, he worked with the strengths to ensure effective and quality work, which would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive.
@gigantCloud92
Great response and thanks for helping the community
@gigantCloud92
I'm glad to hear that you care about yourself and others. Getting good grades and finding peace within yourself are really important too.
@GlenM
1. 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 mental well-being, My friends/family, and my academics.
Circle of Influence: Trying to make peace with things that are out of my control, 2) taking some time to develop better relations with friends/family, 3) Focusing on maintaining my GPA
1 thing I can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of Influence: Jot down reminders, and give myself a pep talk now and then.
2. 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 was perceptive, observant, and focused on his circle of influence. He compensated for weakness, empathized with team members, and presented great leadership skills. Moreover, he worked with the strengths to ensure effective and quality work, which would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive.
@gigantCloud92
Hey good luck with your GPA!
Circle of concern: my parents' health, my future occupation, social anxiety
Circle of influence: my current exercise schedule, how much I'm dedicated to studying, taking care of my parents while I'm still living with them.
What stands out to me about this executive is that he could observe the situation and dynamics in the relationship between the president and the employees so well and take the initiative to solve the problem between them. He was also very careful not to hurt the president's feelings while working with the colleague. He was proactive as opposed to reactive because he put the problem into his circle of influence to change it one by one instead of only concerning about it without doing anything tangible.
@herealways27.
You have great observational skills and great comprehension of the bigger picture. That helps you significantly in understanding the systems and processes.
@GlenM
1. 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 your circle of concern: my brother's unhealthy eating habits; my granny's grumpiness; my member's worries.
-3 things in your circle of influence: the way I gather and give feedbacks to others; the way I put myself in other's shoes to be more understanding and compassionate; the way I keep my promises and responsibility to others.
-1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence: shift the focus on what I can do right now; remind myself that I'm in control of my situation.
2. 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?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj8dmSgQa1c
highlight what stands out to you about this executive?
Unlike other co-workers, this executive did not small talk about his boss, he did not hold personal grudge towards his president's dictative management style.
What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
The executive kept calmed and gathered information from other colleagues to understand the situation throughoutly. Instead of criticizing the boss, this excecutive focused on what he could do to amplify the president's strengths and minimize his weaknesses. He read with empathy to understand the president's underlying concerns. He anticipated the president's needs to give him prompt analysis and relevant recommendations.
@SpicyHeart
I see that having good and caring values really matter to you. I like the fact that you are able to keep control of yourself and to give constructive feedback. I can tell that you are a really determined person as well.
@GlenM
1. 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.
The 3 things that are in my circle of concern is my university applications, next upcoming tests, and going home for break. My circile of influence is the following: taking better care of myself by eating well and sleeping well, doing my best effort in my own tasks, and not being too hard on myself. The 1 thing I want to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence is that no one is perfect so I don't need to be too hard on myself to become the best at everything.
2. 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?
One thing that really highlights from this executive is that how he is proactive by making the actions that are needed to make the situation better. He focused on his circle of influence and made direct actions to expand his circle.
@UnicornsCottonCandy
I'm glad thst you are focused on your personal goals and self-care and thst you realize that no one is perfect and not to be hard on yourself. It looks like that you see things from proactive ways versus reactive ways. Being proactive is really important.
1. 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.
A: circle of concern are withdrals, judging, criticizing, dont' seek to understand, not consistent. Loyal to absent. Circle of influence has responsibility, patient, live the law to the hardest. I think I will strive the goal to live healthy life insteand of concern, influence is better than focusing on myself.
@loveagape
Striving to be healthy is a great goal.
2. 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?
A: the executive have plans that are good, and he complicated a team, he has postive influence and really cared about related results. So, he got what he wanted, instead of doing nothing about it. He inspires people, and that is what I want for my life too.
@loveagape
Yes. I am glad thst you see determination, courage and optimism. Those things help you make achievements.
3 things in my circle of concern- world peace, the pandemic, poverty and circle of influence- my mental health, education, my family. I can remind myself by realising certain things are just out of my control.
Something that stood out to me about this executive was his desire to create a better work environment and the unique method he chose to do so. Rather than criticising weaknesses, he compensated for them. He was proactive as he focussed on his circle of influence and worked with his strengths to align himself to the company’s needs.
@Readylistener
I am glad to see that you want world peace and abundance for yourself and for others. I l Iike it that you focus on the strengths and building yourself up and others up as well.
