(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) The desire to be known for something hinders you from connecting with others, who could potentially help you solve problems. I say that because, you become selfish with your ideas and you choose to not connect with people because you think they would steal it. I … Continue reading PRIDE LIMITS SUCCESS
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Creating Minimum Viable Products
(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) The rapid test-and-learn approach Eric Ries suggests that entrepreneurs, existing companies or anyone trying to create something new and innovative must find ways to constantly experiment and quickly put new ideas out into the world for public consumption, rather than devoting extensive resources and time to … Continue reading Creating Minimum Viable Products
Can contextual inquiry solve our problems?
(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) The wrong question is asked, based on incomplete information or faulty assumptions, often because those formulating the questions are too far removed from the problem they're trying to solve. One of the best ways to overcome this is try to close the distance between the questioner … Continue reading Can contextual inquiry solve our problems?
WHY NOT?
I was watching Joe Rogan podcast and he was interviewing Kevin Hart. Click Here to Watch https://youtu.be/QiqYXEyU5I8 Kevin Hart was talking about the keys to success and even though the whole video was phenomenal and inspirational. He said something that really stood out to me, mainly because it is my same viewpoint on life. He … Continue reading WHY NOT?
180 Degree Thinking
(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) According to Tom Monahan, 180-degree thinking is thinking wrong. For example, in his workshop he encourages participants to come up with ideas for things that don't work; an oven that can't cook, a car that doesn't move. Even though it might sound crazy, when you actually … Continue reading 180 Degree Thinking
How To Fail Forward
(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) With failing forward, the trick is to go from one failure to another, with no loss of enthusiasm. You must be thinking, how can someone learn to perform the trick of "failing enthusiastically"? Anytime you are experimenting and things don't go as planned, instead of looking … Continue reading How To Fail Forward
No Punishment = No Fear of God
I was reading Exodus last night before I went to bed. I came across a verse that really stuck out to me. ( Deuteronomy 19:15 to 21) It really made sense to me and it was easy to see its presence in todays world. Hence, why the bible even talks about not sparing the rod … Continue reading No Punishment = No Fear of God
Five Learning Skills
*information obtained from " A More Beautiful Question" by Warren Berger Deborah Meier says, instead of just pushing information at kids, schools need to teach them how to make sense of what they are being told; so they will know what to make of it and what to do with it. Every schools need to … Continue reading Five Learning Skills
A case of ” Vuja De’
(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) Deja Vu | is the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before. This is a French phrase that translates literally as "already seen". Vuja De | is when you look at something familiar and suddenly see it fresh, like you never saw it before. … Continue reading A case of ” Vuja De’
Stepping back helps us move forward
(*information obtained from the book “A More Beautiful Question”) The term stepping back is often used when we talk about questioning; step back and ask why, step back and reconsider, and so forth. But what are we stepping back from? When stepping back we need to distance ourselves from our assumptions and expertise; you have … Continue reading Stepping back helps us move forward
