We recently discussed “the trichotomy of control.” This is the idea that there are things over which we have complete control, things over which we have no control at all, andthings over which we have some but not complete control. Today, I want to elaborate on that even more by inviting you to reflect on […]
Words Into Works #001 | The Trichotomy of Control
At uncertain and unprecedented times like those we’re currently experiencing, it’s easy to call upon Epictetus’ words that “some things are in our control and others not.” But this is a false dichotomy. In reality, we have a trichotomy of control. There are things over which we have complete control, things over which we have no control at […]
Words Into Works #037 | The Problem Is Not the Problem
Sometime in the mid-twentieth century, as high-rise buildings sprung up around New York, several of the occupants of one multistoried office began complaining about the long elevator waiting times. [1] An engineering firm that specialized in elevator system designs and operations was hired to assess the problem, but their findings were bleak. Due to the […]
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