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Anthony Bourdain taught us this lesson …
“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s walking in someone else’s shoes, or at least eating their food. It’s a plus for everybody.”
Exactly right. That’s the core concept of OPPOV™ (Other Person’s Point Of View) skill advocated at Change Masters. Learn how to do the lightning fast OPPOV analysis in our book, “Seeing Yourself As Others Do“. It will be a major plus for you at work – and at home!
Carol Keers’ Tip
It happened AGAIN! I opened my browser to write a blog entry and the webpage is displaying the latest news headline that catches my attention. Without much thought, I click on one story. A few minutes later (and a few stories later) I am struggling to remember why I opened the browser in the first place. This time I did something different.
I just read a book on personal productivity that suggests that your home page be a blank page, or at least a non-distracting page. (For example, when a blank page is not an option, I use my own webpage ChangeMastersAcademy.com.)
I have only been using this technique for a few days and I have had zero distractions! One simple change has already made a meaningful difference in reducing time-waste. I hope it helps you too.
A client who was high energy most of the time before we coached him told us today, “It was a 5X energy consumption to use my old style compared to what I’m doing since my Change Masters coaching.” He is much more successful today. What is your energy worth to you?
Carol Keers Tip
I recently spent a long weekend at Lake Yellowstone Hotel. It is a recently renovated hotel overlooking Lake Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park. It is a lovely spot. Their very popular dining room requires reservations far in advance, and there’s a piano player in the lobby. The original design features are well-preserved.
When I asked about WIFI in the hotel, the response was “That’s the second most frequently asked question, right behind asking where the restrooms are located.” The answer is that there is none. My mobile phone had zero bars … no coverage for voice or data. There are no televisions anywhere. Phone calls from the room cost $6.50 per minute (reminds me of traveling in the 1960’s). It makes it a bit like a retreat. Nostalgia for the “good old days” is manifest.
It certainly helped me realize how frequently I make phone calls, text messages, check a map, look-up routine daily information, and depend on people being able to reach me when needed. It is also my primary approach to sharing moments with loved ones.
There was an Ethernet cable in the room that my PC does not have a plug for (they loaned me an adapter) so I checked email and made a Skype call in the evening. How quickly our expectations change. I found it a good experience to increase my awareness of my surroundings. I was also glad when I returned to the connected world.
Apple’s next operating system, due to be available this fall, has features to track, and even limit, your time on phone applications. Addiction to mobile devices is becoming a significant societal concern. I don’t think I’m in the addiction category yet … but I’m probably in the neighborhood.
Based on how many people ask the second-most-asked question at the hotel, I am in good company.