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Think Inside The Box

A favorite saying of many leaders is “Think outside the box.” Meaning that we should look for a solution that wouldn’t normally be on our radar.

That’s all good an well. But have you ever thought that you should think inside of the box?

Box People

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What Is Thinking Inside Of The Box?

Thinking inside of the box takes into account your strengths and what you’re good at. It could also be looking at your weaknesses. Sometimes your weakness can be a strength.

Look at your normal patterns of thought. Where do they lead? What are they showing you?

That’s your box! It’s unique to you.

Your talents. Your skills. Your ideas.

Put all of those together and you’ve got something great.

Why You Should Think Inside The Box

We’ve been told for so long that we need to look for ideas that are outside of our comfort zone. It will create brilliant solutions.  Read more...

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The Buck Stops With You

Do you ever wonder why you’re where you are? How did you end up in your current position?

It’s easy to dismiss it as life passing us by and circumstances bringing us to where we are.

It’s easy but not true. The truth is you made choices that brought you to where you are.

That means the buck stops with you.

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This is a principle Andy Andrews talks about in his book The Traveler’s Gift.

The main protagonist asks:

Why Me?

He’s then given the answer. Every choice he’s made has led him to his current situation. His choice of:

  • schools to attend
  • companies to send resumes
  • company he worked for
  • where and what to eat
  • staying with the company when he could have retired early

Each choice led him closer and closer to this point in his life.  Read more...