Always think Attack – what does self-defense have to do with management
Some years ago, I assisted Ignace Van Doorselaere with the creation of his book “Always Think Attack, street fighting techniques for managers”. This project allowed me to combine my professional knowledge with my activities as a self-defense instructor....
HBDYWI… How bad do you want it?
How bad do you want it? It’s a question you need to ask yourself before taking up anything. How bad do you want to get ahead? How bad do you want that promotion, that job? How bad do you want to get (back) in shape? Are you willing to do what it takes?
Honestly, most of us settle for mediocrity. We want it… but not really that bad as too put in all the work required to get there. Looking for easy solutions, shortcuts, quick fixes. There are none really. Think about it:
One more argument against multitasking
We may think we multitask, but in reality we switch-task, and it’s not doing us any good, according to an article at HBR.
- The author of the article stopped multitasking, and discovered six things:
- First, it was delightful.
- Second, he made significant progress on challenging projects.
- Third, his stress dropped dramatically.
- Fourth, he lost all patience for things he felt were not a good use of his time.
- Fifth, he had tremendous patience for things he felt were useful and enjoyable.
- Sixth, there was no downside.
Frustrated office work at his desk — Image by © Blue Jean Images/Corbis
Excellence is a habit
We are what we repeatedly do. If you want to be really good at something, it’s going to involve relentlessly pushing past your comfort zone, along with frustration, struggle, setbacks and failures.
Here is some more on self-control and willpower: “how to boost your willpower“.
Personal social media strategies
Harvard Business Review has an interesting article on personal social media strategies.
The first example in the article really drives it home. Even if you don’t have a social media strategy yourself, or are not active on social media, others that talk to you are, and they may quote whatever you say to them on twitter or in the blogosphere.
Thank about it next time you’re at a conference. Would you want your boss, co-workers or customers to read what you just said?
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