HOW TO KNOW YOURSELF BETTER (a tip from Aristotle)

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Aristotle used to say: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

Try this. For a week, put a small camera facing you during working time and turn it on for a few hours a day, or simply a mirror. Try to watch yourself, paying attention to the smallest habits and see what you do and how you behave during working time.  It may help you spot bad habits to get rid of and pick up good ones to nurture.

NEED FOR SPEED? EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS ALMOST NEVER FAST

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Speed is the ultimate goal in our everyday lives. We aim to have breakfast faster, work out faster, het ready for work faster and get to the office faster. And this increasing speed in encourages by our colleagues, bosses and family members.

Yet, when it comes down to communication – forget speed and focus on effectiveness. We often see how rushed communication can create misunderstandings, problems and bring projects months behind.

So next time you are giving instructions or just discussing a current project, remind yourself to slow down and make sure your message is not just voiced, but also understood

需要速度?有效的沟通从来都不是快速的

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速度是我们日常生活的终极目标。我们的目标是更快地吃早餐、更快地锻炼、更快地准备工作并更快地到达办公室。我们的同事、老板和家人都在鼓励这种不断增加的速度。
然而,当谈到沟通时——忘记速度并专注于效率。我们经常看到匆忙的沟通会造成误解、问题,并使项目拖延数月。
所以下次当你给出指示或只是讨论当前的项目时,提醒自己放慢速度,确保你的信息不仅是表达出来的,而且是被理解的。

如何更好地了解自己(来自ARISTOTLE的提示)

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ARISTOTLE曾经说过:“我们就是我们反复做的事情。因此,卓越不是一种行为而是一种习惯。”
试试这个。一个星期,在工作时间把一个小相机对着你,每天打开几个小时,或者只是一面镜子。试着观察自己,注意最小的习惯,看看你在工作时间做什么和表现如何。它可以帮助您发现坏习惯并改掉并养成好习惯。

PROBLEM-SOLVING TIP!

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The more you know, the less time will be spent in double-checking and consultations. Once you face a problem and invite outside help to solve it, try to remember every detail of the problem-solving process.So next time you face the same issue – you will not panic and know exactly what to do (or maybe even be able to solve it yourself). Do not blindly rely on outside help – keep your eyes (an memory) focused.

Attention to detail and self-awareness are you best problem-solving companions!

解决问题的技巧!

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您了解的越多,用于反复检查和咨询的时间就越少。一旦你遇到问题并邀请外界帮助解决它,试着记住解决问题过程的每一个细节。所以下次你遇到同样的问题时——你不会惊慌失措,知道该怎么做(或者甚至可以自己解决)。不要盲目依赖外界的帮助——保持你的眼睛(记忆)专注。
注重细节和自我意识是您解决问题的最佳伙伴!