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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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: Personality, Personal Goals, Perspective
Circle of Influence: Role Models, Mentors, Family Conditioning
Reminder: Stay Motivated, Inclusive, and a nice person.
2. 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 stood out for me was that they were inclusive, nice, and kind to all. They were thinking about the collective effort and goals. It wasn't individualistic. It was proactive with everyone involved.
@GlenM
1. Watch the following video and identify 3 issues
Circle of Influence - 1. Focus on being the best mom and co-parent I have, regardless of my ex's actions. 2. Watch my own personal health. 3. Hold up my boundaries in all arenas.
Keep looking at my personal circle of incluence print out!
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?
Hetook action. He kept his focus on his circle of influence. He exhibited empathy, made sure they all felt that they were treated fairly.
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.
Chapter 8 talks about stress and worry. Today, we are so inundated with instant fixes that we tend to worry about things we can't control - which is not helpful!
Whoops - forgot my Circle of Influence: My partner, my mentors, and my daughter.
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:
1. The weather 2. The shortcoming of people all over the world 3. The lack of good sanitizing products for women
3 things in my circle of influence:
1. Lose weight 2. Get a better mark 3. Garbage classification
1 thing I can do to remind yourself to focus on my circle of influence:
1. Make a small step in my circle of influence every day, put this on a daily basis, so that remind myself of doing what I can do to make the world change.
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 this executive focused on his circle of influence, so that he made a change, and also brought positive changes for people around him.
He read the situation, he compensates for them instead of criticizing, he read the president's underlying concerns. He tried to buffer his people and make such weakness irrelevant, he'll work with the president straight.
@Irena0225
Putting this on a daily basis is a great idea!
@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.
My Circle of Concern - 1 Health for me and my family 2. My pets 3. Finances, work and time
Circle of Influence - 1 Extended Family 2. Local politics 3. Environmental issues
Remind Myself - That I can control some things but others I can not. I can work hard on what I can affect an stop worrying about other things that I cannot change. Use the Serenity Prayer more!
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 an interesting video! I had never thought os things like that. I know it happens as this is exactly what I try to do. The executive looked at the situation and believing in his role and the company he took steps to work to build up exactly what he wanted by proactively influencing his circle. This has to be done very carefully or the chief may actually look at it wrongly and think that the executive is after the top job! In this case it worked well as the executive filled in the gaps and due to their keenness and knowledge and talent they then increased the performance of the whole team. Great job!
Listening - One Step At A Time!
@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: friends and family, school (grades), health.
Circle of influence: checking in on friends and family, revision, diet and exercise.
Remember: I cant control 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?
What stands out: they didnt rely on the circumstances to succeed in their job, they changed their attitude and response to help them succeed.
Proactive as opposed to reactive: took initiative, improvised, read the 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.
Circle of concern: people close to me, mental health issues in the world, health.
Circle of influence: checking in on those close to me, volunteering here at 7 Cups, eating well.
Reminder: Set up a schedule for daily tasks.
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: He changed his behaviour to help him succeed.
Proactive as opposed to reactive: He took on an additional responsibility and made a plan.
@freshMint9376
Settimg up a schedule for daily tasks is a wonderful idea! Great response!
@freshMint9376 Nice answer, I liked how you categorized the second answer!
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.
In my circle of concern: people's wellbeing, equality, my financial stability
in my circle of influence: my budget, how i help or don't help those around me, what i choose to eat
to focus on my circle of influence, i can write down one step to have a positive influence every day in my planner
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?
I admire that this executive took extra steps to create a more functional and productive team. I love how he gained so much respect and status among his coworkers. He was proactive in finding ways to strengthen each other, rather than just being reactive and being disappointed that his team wasn't what he wanted it to be.
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.
The book is a lovely read!
@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.
Within my circle of concern is the environment at my place of employment, animal rights, and my familys health. Three things within my circle of influence is to maintain a positive attitude at my job and lift others up, work directly with my local animal rescue organizations, and be proactive regarding issues involving health as we prepare ourselves for losing our health insurance coverage. One thing I do to remind myself to focus on my own circle of influence is to ask myself what I can do, personally, to affect change.
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 the way the executive learned to anticipate the needs of both the owner and his coworkers by actively listening and empathizing. Rather than get angry at the owners dictatorial style, he chose to work with the owner, and other employees, to create a positive work environment by playing to the strengths of each.
Bonus: Ive been working on mindfulness and gratitude in my own life for the past two years. It has done so much to increase my happiness and find contentment within myself. Thank you for reminding us of the importance of focusing on what good things we have going on in our lives.
@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.
My circle of concern includes my health, my family and friends and my career. My circle of influence includes other people and how they impact my mood, my past and money. 1 thing I try to remind myself to focus on is my relationships and how I impact them and make them better.
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?
Being proactive is when results make a positive influence. When being proactive, he took initiative and focused on his own circle of influence. He worked hard and he compensated for the lack of president's work. He analyzed and acted on the analysis. His circle of influence expanded and he worked hard to get where he got to. It was his response that made the difference.
@GlenM
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) Getting a good salary job; 2) low score in conscientiousness in the big 5 personality test, and 3) coronavirus and the health of my family and mine.
3 things in my circle of influence are: 1) Upskilling myself; 2) Observing the precautions related to coronavirus, eating healthy foods, exercising daily, drinking the appropriate amount of water and taking good night sleep; and 3) focusing on making myself disciplined and responsible toward my actions, promises and dreams.
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 focussed on his inner circle of influence. He was proactive and patient. He anticipate the need and concerns of his president. Instead of criticing, he focussed on empathising and complementing the strength of the president through his strength.
The executive was proactive because he used to anticipate the needs and concern of the president. While presenting information to the president, he used to provide his own analysis and recommendation based on that analysis.