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.
My Circle of Concern:
1. Me and my family's health.
2. Work
3. Fertility
1. Exercise regularly, eat healthy and keep an eye out for my family's health.
2. Do what I can do, and if I can't do it then that's ok too.
3. I can't control it and should try and let it go.
Remind Myself - That I can't 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?
He showed great leadership skills by looking at their circle of influence. He acknowledged weaknesses but also strengths. I liked how proactive he was.
We really can't control everything, that's a good reminder. I wrote the inverse :p That there are some things I can control
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.
Concern- my schooling, my health, and my job. Influence- how hard I work, what I choose to think about, and who I choose to spend time with. I can remind myself I am in charge of some things.
2. Highlight what stands out to you about this executive. What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
He focused on the inner circle of influence.
@GlenM
Q: 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:
The 3 things of concern in my circle are: 1: school, 2: my health 3: my future.
The 3 things in my circle of influence are: 1: taking my medicine on a daily basis, 2: working as hard as I can in school and trying my best to pass this year, 3: to pass school and to fly by plane to the person I love and eventually create a future together.
one thing that I can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence: To always do my best and to remind myself of the reason why I am doing this and how happy I will be when I finally meet him in person.
Q: 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: he was proactive and he focused on his circle of influence, he initiated, he anticipated, he empathized. He wasn’t criticizing weaknesses but he was compensate for them, he read with empathy, made weaknesses irrelevant
Q: 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.
A: I loved it and I hope that everyone checked it out, it’s amazing.
@GlenM
Q: 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:
The 3 things of concern in my circle are: 1: school, 2: my health 3: my future.
The 3 things in my circle of influence are: 1: taking my medicine on a daily basis, 2: working as hard as I can in school and trying my best to pass this year, 3: to pass school and to fly by plane to the person I love and eventually create a future together.
one thing that I can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence: To always do my best and to remind myself of the reason why I am doing this and how happy I will be when I finally meet him in person.
Q: 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: he was proactive and he focused on his circle of influence, he initiated, he anticipated, he empathized. He wasn’t criticizing weaknesses but he was compensate for them, he read with empathy, made weaknesses irrelevant
Q: 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.
A: I loved it and I hope that everyone checked it out, it’s amazing.
- lena
@GlenM
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.
3 things in my circle of concern : the wellbeing of my family, my financial stability and create a better world for all to live in.
3 things in my circle of influence : spending time with my family and being there for them, upskilling myself, volunteering whenever i can.
1 thing to remind : being aware of my thoughts and reminding myself to focus on the COI rather than the CIC.
2. What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?
The person communicated to the other employees and looked from their side instead of judging and dismissing their concerns. He also worked ahead of his bosses' weak points, significantly dimnishing them using his strengths and bringing in a better workplace experience for all of the employees and the ceo
@GlenM
Three things in my circle of concern are:
1) Social anxiety
2) My luck
3) Other people's reactions
Three things in my circle of influence are:
1) My health
2) My study habits
3) My reactions
One thing I can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence is:
Meditate!
He focused on his circle of influence and the factors that he could control.
@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.
-How people behave, the environment, and politics (circle of concern)
-How I respond to others, how I care for the environment, educate myself (circle of influence)
-Focus on the things I can work on to improve the situation rather than fix things that are out of my control (reminder to focus on my 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?
The executive channeled his focus for the good of the company and turned a weakness into a strength. He was a proactive person who focused on his circle of influence, and didn't participate in the turmoil around him.
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.
Yes, I've read and understood this chapter clearly. Thank you.
@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. my family 2. Government policies and decisions 3. my relationship 's future
circle of influence :
1. my education 2. (Finance) 3.trying to be the best version of me
reminder : its Ok if you get tired , take a rest . you can not control everything . please chill down
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?
actually the idea of being proactive , and focusing on my circle of influence rather than being reactive on circle of concern. as long as we pay more attention on circle of concern , the circle of influence gets smaller and smaller.
Chapter 8 talks about stressing and how we need to work on like practicing mindfulness. Taking care of ourselves and the important thing is letting go of things that we can not control.
@GlenM
My circle of concern involves: My health, my education and The flood stricken areas of my country
My circle of influence involves: me taking my medicines on time, doing my best when i am studying and keeping my head in the game, and donating as much as can to those who need it the most.
1 thing i can do to remind myself to focus on my circle:
I have to take it one step at a time.
@StarrrGirl20
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Instead of complaining he focused on what he should : his circle of influence. He understood the situation and expanded his circle and his strenghts to meet the company's requirements and therefore he succeeded.
@StarrrGirl20
He focused on his circle of influence instead of his circle of concern.
@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.
3 things in your circle of concern: my mom, my education, the world's pollution.
3 things in your circle of influence: improving my relationships, meeting my educational goals by working smart, using environmentally friendly materials.
1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence:
I can remind myself by knowing that by focusing on my circle of influence, I can really make a difference and change something, improve and develop!
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 a proactive person, he shaped the circumstances and worked clever. He focused on his circle of influence and became a role model and beneficial for his company and fellow coworkers. He grew individually and as a team by knowing how to focus on his inner circle.