Eric Johnson
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Eric Johnson
Some questions that I’ve found to be very effective in one-on-ones: If we could improve in any way, how would we do it? What’s the number-one problem with our organization? Why? What’s not fun about working here? Who is really kicking ass in the company? Whom do you admire? If you were me, what changes would you make? What don’t you like about the
... See moreBen Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Question: How can I judge myself less harshly and appreciate myself more?
Ram Dass on self-judgment:
I think that part of it is observing oneself more impersonally. I often use this image, which I think I have used already, but let me say it again. That when you go out into the woods and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some... See more
Ram Dass on self-judgment:
I think that part of it is observing oneself more impersonally. I often use this image, which I think I have used already, but let me say it again. That when you go out into the woods and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some... See more
Kurt Vonnegut, talking about when he tells his wife he’s going out to buy an envelope:
“Oh, she says well, you’re not a poor man. You know, why don’t you go online and buy a hundred envelopes and put them in the closet? And so I pretend not to hear her. And go out to get an envelope because I’m going to have a hell of a good time in the process of
... See moreWhen expanding intuition:
Pay attention to any sound or tones that may also be here. As you open to sound, it may be that you begin to hear words or phrases or maybe even advice. As you continue to just be present in this moment as if you are just throwing out a net, throw out whatever it is that you would like in your life.
Pay attention to any sound or tones that may also be here. As you open to sound, it may be that you begin to hear words or phrases or maybe even advice. As you continue to just be present in this moment as if you are just throwing out a net, throw out whatever it is that you would like in your life.
