The Art of Accomplishment

Enjoy over Manage — Master Class Series #4

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Feb 13, 2021
Discover the transformative idea that prioritizing enjoyment can lead to greater happiness and productivity. Explore the balance between managing life and allowing creativity to flow, likening it to navigating a river. Delve into the importance of empathy in leadership, emphasizing genuine interactions over rigid management tactics. Rethink traditional management in modern companies, advocating for systems that encourage autonomy. Embrace emotions fully to foster understanding and joy, while trusting connections over control in both personal and professional relationships.
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ANECDOTE

Joe's Career Shift

  • Joe Hudson quit a lucrative stockbroking job to pursue a creative career.
  • After 7 years, he realized this new career mirrored the unhappiness he'd initially fled.
INSIGHT

Managing vs. Enjoying

  • Managing your life creates a life that requires constant management.
  • True happiness comes from focusing on enjoyment, not control.
ADVICE

Intention over Outcome

  • Focus on intentions, not specific outcomes.
  • Allow for flexibility and recognize the right moment instead of rigidly controlling.
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