Life Skills

Hope

Hope is said to spring eternally in the human breast.

I am concerned that I notice that the level of my positive expectations is greatly increased when I am able to see some solution to the issue at hand for myself.

That does not tie in with what I understand “blind faith” to mean.

How does one learn to be full of joy in the face of calamity when they cannot even imagine a way out?

That is true Faith. That is the level of spiritual maturity to which I aspire.

One important step is to accept that God has promised to care for His people and He always keeps His promises. Consequently, whatever the outcome, it will be best for us in God’s plans.

Rom 8:28  We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

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Climbing Out Of Trouble And Malaise

Feelings of depression, self-doubt, lack of direction and demotivation seem to abound internationally. There seems to be a global consensus that these are bad times. There is no hesitation to express concerns about our present state of affairs.

This article from BNET: “6 Signs You’ve Lost Faith In Yourself – And How To Get It Back” is the precise medicine for the malaise from which we are suffering. This is a must read.

Click here to read it.

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Moses’ Missing Mindset

Moses's Missing Mindset

Moses demonstrated a lot of qualities that are linked to D-style behavior in the D-I-S-C Framework. These include decisiveness and daring.

Moses also displayed the classical D-I-S-C Framework recognition of an absence of Patience in the D-style mindset.

Moses smashed the tablets of stone to pieces when he realized that the Israelites had created idols.

Most notably, Moses struck the rock to produce water in a bout of frustration at the disgusting behavior of the Israelites. He was instructed to “speak to the rock”. That bit of impatience actually cost him his place in the Promised Land.

We should also recall that he killed the Egyptian who was abusing one of his countrymen.

Moses seemed to have a relatively short fuse. That is in keeping with D-I-S-C Framework analysis of classic D-style behavior.

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Is Focused Specialization The Best Strategy?

A long standing adage is “One thing at a time and that done well”.  Even more important is the historical focus on shaping careers towards specialization.

Indeed, those who would go against the tide of specialization will be warned about the risk of becoming “jack of all trades” – without being the master of any.

I have noticed that using the D-I-S-C Framework, individuals who are Reserved tend to be more convinced that specialization is the ideal strategy. Persons favoring the Outgoing orientation are more willing to explore multiple opportunities.

Individuals favoring the I-style are widely discriminated against. The face a glass ceiling with respect to the levels of management that they can attain. They are routinely criticized for a lack of focus and the failure to “stick to one thing.”

Now this article bravely advocates that focused specialization is not a good idea. Read more…

 

 

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