The Rules of Life
Seems my life has been filled with unfulfilling jobs that have paid well. During my time working for others, there are a few observations that I have made and come to the realization there are around 10 problems in the world that any of us have to solve. It is how we solve these problems or deal with the situations created by them that define us. No matter who you work for, where you work, what you get paid these problems exist in one form or fashion. The trick is identifying all of them, not sure that I have yet, and learning to deal with them better than the person seated next to you at the table. Or, if you wish to have a work life and a family life, learn to deal with them in the way that gives you the most happiness.
Here are the things that I've seen everywhere that I have worked, and with any job that I've had -- whether working for myself or working for others.
1. No matter what you do, what your role is, who you are, there is always somebody else to tell you what to do.
2. There is another group that always knows less than you and doesn't do things right.
3. There will always be things you do not want to do and will procrastinate doing them.
4. My way is better than your way.
5. There is always somebody in the room/area/organization to take credit for what you have done or accomplished.
6. Requirements described rarely describe what is really needed to solve the problem or the problem description is never complete.
7. Treat the underlying problem, don't just react to the symptoms.
8. Find a repeatable way and teach that to your supplier(s).
You are the only one who can help yourself get through the situations created by these observations. You are the only constant in the situation, as the players, the products, the problems will all change but you are the only one who will see what you see and react how you react. You always have a choice when faced with any one of these situations. It is how you react to these that defines you.
Gio
Here are the things that I've seen everywhere that I have worked, and with any job that I've had -- whether working for myself or working for others.
1. No matter what you do, what your role is, who you are, there is always somebody else to tell you what to do.
2. There is another group that always knows less than you and doesn't do things right.
3. There will always be things you do not want to do and will procrastinate doing them.
4. My way is better than your way.
5. There is always somebody in the room/area/organization to take credit for what you have done or accomplished.
6. Requirements described rarely describe what is really needed to solve the problem or the problem description is never complete.
7. Treat the underlying problem, don't just react to the symptoms.
8. Find a repeatable way and teach that to your supplier(s).
You are the only one who can help yourself get through the situations created by these observations. You are the only constant in the situation, as the players, the products, the problems will all change but you are the only one who will see what you see and react how you react. You always have a choice when faced with any one of these situations. It is how you react to these that defines you.
Gio
posted by Juan Giovanni at 11:37 AM
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