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Lead in the now

August 28, 2016 by philipp68

Here a few thoughts how our individual history, our past can influence our ability to create a better future. Deciding based on past experiences By putting yourself, your history, at the center of your decisions, you let your past shape everyone’s future. You unconsciously create boundaries within everyone has to operate, because you’re trying to protect your colleagues from repeating your own, bad experiences. Trying to protect the people you’re supposed to lead is the right thing to do. But we should remind ourselves […]

Categories: Life & Work • Tags: Attachment, Attitude, Leaders, Modern Workplace

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Sketch: What do you do?

September 13, 2015 by philipp68

We often define ourselves by what we do. For many of us this is a paid job, raising a family or taking care of a loved one. I believe a first step towards more job satisfaction is to stop judging ourselves by what we do and instead use our work as an opportunity to get to know who we are. Job snobbery We live in a world where the first thing we’re often asked is: “What do you do?” Alain de […]

Categories: Sketch • Tags: Attitude, Ego, Mind, Modern Workplace

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What can we learn from peeling potatoes?

April 27, 2014 by philipp68

My latest hero for awesome advice is Alan Watts. In his books he addresses the big questions of our existence by describing and contrasting the different schools of thought of east and west. I like that he never takes sides, that he sincerely wants to put the reader in a position to decide for himself what a fulfilled life could look like. And the best: according to Zen tradition Alan knows that life is far too serious to take it too seriously, and that often […]

Categories: Life & Work • Tags: Attitude, Meditation, Mind, Nature, Wisdom

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Let your life be your message!

Your Life is your Message

July 25, 2013 by philipp68

How dreams are important, but solely focusing on the fruits of your dreams will make you unhappy.

Categories: Life & Work • Tags: Action, Attitude, Bhagavad Gita, Mind, Wisdom

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The three pots

January 12, 2013 by philipp68

Early in January, while thinking about possible new years resolutions, I stumbled across the story of the three pots by Pema Chödrön. “This is it!” I thought. “An excellent reminder I can print out and stick to the wall behind my desk. Reminding me to keep a calm, open mind. Allowing me to fully experience all the good and bad things that will happen to me in this New Year.” The three pots Each of the three pots represents an […]

Categories: Life & Work • Tags: Attitude, Buddhism, Emotion, Mind

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