Have you heard this?

Colleagues,

MVP: Fitting your actions to the context is more productive than trying to change the context.

Have you ever heard the newcomer exclaim, “Well, back where I come from, we did it this way!” The sentiment can come from many people and take different forms but it boils down to this: I want to do things the way I am accustomed to doing them.

While in San Francisco:

• I want to walk amongst the trees
• I want to wake up with the sun shining through my window
• I want to believe things will stay as they are
• I want to drive empty roads

In doing so, I am trying to fit the context to my actions. This is silly.

I should fit my actions to the context:

• I will walk along the beach
• I will watch the sunset over the water
• I will enjoy time with aging friends and family, all the more valuable because it is finite
• I will take the bus 😉

Understand your context and adapt to it.

Today’s intention: Monitor your thoughts today. Specifically, listen for yourself saying “I wish X was different.” Will acceptance empower you?

Cheers!

Frederick