Ingenuity
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity."
~General George S. Patton~
We have expectations about how things are supposed to be done, and we want others to meet those expectations. Dishes should be stacked just so. Dust first, then vacuum (or is it the other way around?). No, don't take that road; it's too slow.
When we force our ideas onto others though, we not only show that we don't respect them, we miss out on discovering new and interesting ways to accomplish things.
If I trust others to do things their way, I may find that their way is better than mine.
My thoughts: This seems to black-and-white to me. I believe that there are times when it is better, and perhaps safer, to follow what someone says. But more often than not, it is better to let people go and do it however they may. Enjoy the new and uncomfortable feeling!
No comments:
Post a Comment