Chap 10 "Tenacious Creativity"
I believe that good things and bad things occur equally. If things are going smoothly at the beginning I expect some bad things are going to happen later. This is why I am not afraid of obstacles and ready to face it. It reminded me of my grandmother often telling me, "If you're having a tough time now it is for the happiness in the future. If you are enjoying your life now, you will have to go through difficulties as well." I try to overcome the short-term difficulties thinking what kind of advantage I will have in a long-term. In addition,whenever I'm tied up with small and complicated problems I try to think in a large-scale. I agree to the phrases in the book, "the ability to solve problems becomes most critical in stressful situation." I recognized that the important things are flexibily, creativity and to keep looking for new moves. Although I hesitate to take risks and problems, I would like to be willing to confront with those because those are the ones that will actually make me mature.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Assignment #5
Chapter 9 "Risk"
I thought this topic was similar to chapter 7, "conflicts" and was something that I should consider of. I tend to choose the safest way instead of challenging taking risks. Although I tell myself I might feel more accomplished and satisfied after achieving tough things, it is hard for me to change my attitude. I also do understand what it's like to do nothing and to regret about it. Whenever I start or end an activity, study or realtionship I have to push myself for doing so. I sometimes make it sure whether my decision seems to be right, asking for advice to my sister or my close friends. As a group, I thought it is necessary to have agreement of the members. Even if the risk didn't turn to the bright side, I still would believe it was a good experience and it would be a hint for the future. I learned that how you deal with the risks is the key from the words, "Understand the risks you face and evaluate them carefully. Then the balance risk and return, and have the courage to step up to those calculated risks that are worth taking."
I thought this topic was similar to chapter 7, "conflicts" and was something that I should consider of. I tend to choose the safest way instead of challenging taking risks. Although I tell myself I might feel more accomplished and satisfied after achieving tough things, it is hard for me to change my attitude. I also do understand what it's like to do nothing and to regret about it. Whenever I start or end an activity, study or realtionship I have to push myself for doing so. I sometimes make it sure whether my decision seems to be right, asking for advice to my sister or my close friends. As a group, I thought it is necessary to have agreement of the members. Even if the risk didn't turn to the bright side, I still would believe it was a good experience and it would be a hint for the future. I learned that how you deal with the risks is the key from the words, "Understand the risks you face and evaluate them carefully. Then the balance risk and return, and have the courage to step up to those calculated risks that are worth taking."
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Assignment #4
From Chap 7 "Conflict"
Even though I've never had a serious conflict before, I would like to mention about this topic. Recently I've realized I tend to stay back from conflicts even when times conflicts and tough discussions are necessary. I try to protect myself from being offended and I don't want to make others uncomfortable with my words or behavior. However, since I entered ICU I've been through a lot of discussions, seen quarrels between friends and couples. One thing that I noticed was that conflicts are not always bad because it might create a closer&better relationship. You might have a tough time dealing with the problem but it might be also worthwhile to have a deeper discussion. Once I was told by my friend I need to have my opinion and show my feeling more cleary. I'm working on this aspect right now so that I can have a meaningful relation in the future.
From the book I got clues for working as a leader. For example I was encouraged from the part, "The challenge is not how to eliminate conflicts, but rather how to manage them in productive ways that strengthen bonds among team members." In addition to it, another specific hint for me was Shackleton's work of encouraging others to tell him any disagreements so that he could keep abreast of mounting tensions or damaging alliances. I thought the most important thing is to make sure all people feel they are engaged in the process and treating everyone with respect.
Even though I've never had a serious conflict before, I would like to mention about this topic. Recently I've realized I tend to stay back from conflicts even when times conflicts and tough discussions are necessary. I try to protect myself from being offended and I don't want to make others uncomfortable with my words or behavior. However, since I entered ICU I've been through a lot of discussions, seen quarrels between friends and couples. One thing that I noticed was that conflicts are not always bad because it might create a closer&better relationship. You might have a tough time dealing with the problem but it might be also worthwhile to have a deeper discussion. Once I was told by my friend I need to have my opinion and show my feeling more cleary. I'm working on this aspect right now so that I can have a meaningful relation in the future.
From the book I got clues for working as a leader. For example I was encouraged from the part, "The challenge is not how to eliminate conflicts, but rather how to manage them in productive ways that strengthen bonds among team members." In addition to it, another specific hint for me was Shackleton's work of encouraging others to tell him any disagreements so that he could keep abreast of mounting tensions or damaging alliances. I thought the most important thing is to make sure all people feel they are engaged in the process and treating everyone with respect.
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