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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@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 my circle of concern - My mental health, family, patients & current education
3 things in my circle of influence - Self-compassion/self-love or care, Staying connected with my people of concern, Time management
1 thing I can do to remind myself - To focus on the things that I can control or change rather than focusing on the things that I cannot control.
2. Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive?
He stood out for the way he focused on the solution rather than the problem itself.
What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
He chose to react to the sitiation maturely rather than panicking over it.
*situation
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVNpd7E7ltU
Circle of concern: People dying every 10 minutes of coronavirus in my city, Department of Health giving out orders not to travel or visit other households this Christmas, people in my society aren't listening or even sensitized to the lockdown messages anymore.
Circle of influence: Making healthy decisions when ordering food online, Stocking up on basics to give me a visual sense of security, Applying to jobs I'm qualified for
How I can focus on my circle of influence: Improve the resume and learn what I can from 7cups
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
The executive listened and read the situation by hearing what his coworkers needed and what the company president needed. It was a little scripted but I'm guessing the same could be applied in a real life situation. He anticipated what people needed and worked hard to prepare for that. He was empathetic.
@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 family's health
- The prejudice that still exists and still harms people in ways I can only imagine, along with the milder ways that impact people in ways I have experienced and everything in between
- My future
Circle of Influence:
- How I look after myself physically so I can protect my own health and help my family's
- My awareness and education (to an extent) on how to proactively fight against prejudice
- Taking care of my mental health so I am in the best state of mind to make decisions and to cope with life
How I can remind myself: Quite literally sitting down every week to write out what I am concerned about and what I can and cannot do about things.
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 is calm about the situation and he doesn't complain about it, unlike the other executives (though their frustration is understandable). He shifts how he works and how he approaches things rather than hoping that the president would shift theirs. Therefore, he is focusing on his circle of influence and what he can do, rather than what other people could be doing better.
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 my circle of concern is my family, my future, and the injustice happening across the country, and the world.
3 things in my circle of influence is �supporting and being there for family, studying and working hard on school, and educating myself and speaking up when I see injustice.
In order to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence, I can remember this quote "When you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is."
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? �
What stood out to me was that instead of trying to change the president's �behavior, he worked �to change his own behavior instead. He worked so his strength could compliment the president's �strength, and so it could compensate for the president's �weakness. Instead of getting upset or complaining over the president's �behavior, he was empathetic and figured out how to work with him and the rest of his co-workers and to help keep the work environment positive and strong. �
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1 circle of concern
disabilty rights Airmail rights. Making the planet more accepting to everyone
2 circle of influence
work to make make my goals come true
take care of my self
being willing to ask for help when need
Remind my self that I not control everything and make best of what's going on.
2 That he was to make a change with out the boss getting upset about the change. Seeing something that was not working and with help of others make a change and helps the boss see a side of one of his workers he never saw before. Yes was totally proactive and did this with out any one telling him to do it.
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 health, my education and my family.
Circle of influence: Taking care of myself, focusing on my studies and spending more time with my family
One thing I always do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence: Focus on things that I can change instead of the things I can't.
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?
What stands out to me is that they focused on their circle of influence and changed their attitude and behavior in order to succeed. They also empathized and anticipated the needs and concerns of their president instead of criticizing.
@GlenM
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1. 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
1. Climate change
2.Schooling system
3. Exams grades
Circle of influence
1.Use fewer products that might harm the environment
2. Work around the schooling system and figure out ways to study effectively and have fun at the same time
3. Study hard and work smart, and do not focus on the grades but on the effort, I put into my studies
Something that I could do to remind myself to focus on the circle of influence
I should remember to put in the work instead of focusing on what I could achieve
2. Highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
They took matters into their own hands instead of waiting for someone else to make a move. They also thought about what would be the manager's next move and acted on it before the manager asked for it.
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@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 loved ones and mine wellbeing | Work performances both paid and volunteer | What the future holds
Circle of Influence: 1. Mindful where and how I spend my resources (time, knowledge, money and energy) at and for | 2. My priority scale | 3. My boundaries
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2. Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive?
The young executive is observant, calm and proactive.
What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
Observed the situation ▷ aware of the problem ▷ think appropriately to solve the problem in the best benefit of the company and everyone ▷ promoted teamwork ▷ deliver solution.
@ouiCherie
Forgot this part:
Something that I could do to remind myself to focus on the circle of influence:
Use Plan - Do - Check - Act approach for my activities and wellbeing regularly
@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.
1. Circle of concern
a. The pandemic
b. Being unable to leave the country I’m in right now
c. Being unable to see friends in person
2. Circle of influence
a.Things I can do to make days more bearable: engage with my
hobbies
b. Things I can do to feel less isolated: talk with a friend every day, or
at least, as often as possible.
c. Things I can do to be there for my future self: work on my
assignments to get closer and closer to graduating
3. Repeat to myself: 'Focus on what is in your control' and ask myself if
something is in my control when it upsets me.
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?
1. He engagied in conversation with others rather than just complaining
2. Compensated for president’s weaknesses and supported team in doing the same.
3, Tried to be empathetic towards the president and anticipate his needs
@jovialButterfly6752
Made some changes:
Highlight what stands out to you about this executive?
* Tried to use communication as a tool rather than a weapon
What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
* Compensated for president’s weaknesses and supported team in doing so
* Tried to be empathetic towards him and anticipate his needs
* He engaged in conversation with others to for the benefit of the group instead of criticising the president and putting him down
@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.
1) My physical and mental health. 2) My education. 3) My finances
I will remind myself that I cannot control everything, and the things I can control I can handle.
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 was proactive as opposed to reaction as he focused on his circle of influence, thought through the situation and used empathy. He focused on what he needed to do and efficiently and cleverly dealt with the issue with poise and proactive thought.