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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Notes on Management 291221

 You don't manage people, you manage actions and outcomes.


Choices lead to more than outcomes and payoffs, it is who you become. Risk taking gives you more tha reward you wanted, it gives you gaining confidence, agility and grit while making many more micro choices in pursuit of the reward.

Swamimalai Effect. Mentor becoming mentee. Swamimalai is a small town in Tanjore district in South India. The residing deity is Karthikeya who is the son of Shiva. According to mythology, Karthikeya expounds the meaning of Pranavam Aum to his father, Shiva and hence, at this temple one can see the Lord Karthikeya depicted as Guru (teacher) and Lord Shiva listening and learning as the Shishya (disciple).

people should be referred to as Human Capital and not as Human Resources as Capital was appreciable and Resources depreciable

Marcus Aurelius' stoic beliefs are still relevant to business today. At their core is the idea that work is a duty, not an entitlement.

The Japanese believe that everyone has ikigai, a purpose, whether you realize it or not. Your ikigai is for you to discover through your own life experiences.

You're most likely to achieve flow when engaged in a challenging task that you love. The tasks which make you forget the passage of time and you achieve your flow is where you are most likely to find your ikigai.

A few ikigai factors contribute to longevity among Okinawans. These include a tight-knit community with shared responsibilities; a light, diverse diet; and, regular physical activity.

Helping others achieve their career goals and accepting help yourself are key to building a successful network. Take time to understand people's goals and how you can apply your skills and resources toward their needs.

Review your actions daily to assess whether you're living the right way. Strive to achieve the stoic ideals of justice, courage, wisdom and temperance.

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