I have been told that I "think" too much.......grins, at the time it wasn't said to me in a complimentary way -- but in actuality it is very true. I do over think quite a bit.........but I also turn things over and over in my mind in such ways that I usually end with with some good outcomes. (emphasis on sometimes!) :)
But something has been stuck in my brain for a few weeks now....and I decided to blog it.
A few weeks ago, while watching the AFI Warren Beatty Tribute (yes, I have been a fan since "Heaven Can Wait") and Don Cheadle was a part of the stars which gave tribute. At one point he said that Warren was one that: "He never lets the good be the enemy of the great," And that thought has been rolling around in my brain for 2 weeks now.
If I host the same project for 10 years in a row -- do I have a good thing going or I am just in a rut? Though it is good, people are happy, and creativity if flowing -- have I settled for the "same old thing"? Especially because, in so many people's opinions -- it works just fine??
And if I am content, does that mean that I lose effectiveness because I become complacent? I never ever want to be labeled as complacent, thank you very much.
How many teachers have become complacent....something works, and they says "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" instead of perhaps "let's build a better mousetrap."
I guess what I am thinking today is "HOW'S".
1. How do I not get stuck in a rut?
2. How can I make something even better the next time?
3. How do I stretch me to try some new things?
4. How high do I want to set my bar?
5. How do I not allow myself to be complacent with "good enough"?
Smiles, I know I "think" too much..........but that is what I "thunk" today -- and just wanted to share it with you.
Hmmm -- and what do you think? :)
jen
addendum: As I woke up this morning, I heard a voice on the radio ask the caller "are you willing to settle for good, when you see a potential for great?" HHHHHHmmmmmm, and the thoughts continue. (jen)
Original Post: July '08
But something has been stuck in my brain for a few weeks now....and I decided to blog it.
A few weeks ago, while watching the AFI Warren Beatty Tribute (yes, I have been a fan since "Heaven Can Wait") and Don Cheadle was a part of the stars which gave tribute. At one point he said that Warren was one that: "He never lets the good be the enemy of the great," And that thought has been rolling around in my brain for 2 weeks now.
If I host the same project for 10 years in a row -- do I have a good thing going or I am just in a rut? Though it is good, people are happy, and creativity if flowing -- have I settled for the "same old thing"? Especially because, in so many people's opinions -- it works just fine??
And if I am content, does that mean that I lose effectiveness because I become complacent? I never ever want to be labeled as complacent, thank you very much.
How many teachers have become complacent....something works, and they says "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" instead of perhaps "let's build a better mousetrap."
I guess what I am thinking today is "HOW'S".
1. How do I not get stuck in a rut?
2. How can I make something even better the next time?
3. How do I stretch me to try some new things?
4. How high do I want to set my bar?
5. How do I not allow myself to be complacent with "good enough"?
Smiles, I know I "think" too much..........but that is what I "thunk" today -- and just wanted to share it with you.
Hmmm -- and what do you think? :)
jen
addendum: As I woke up this morning, I heard a voice on the radio ask the caller "are you willing to settle for good, when you see a potential for great?" HHHHHHmmmmmm, and the thoughts continue. (jen)
Original Post: July '08