“Physical or violent measures can only restrain others’ physical behavior, never their minds.” “To forgive is not the same as to forget. After all, if one forgets a wrong that has been done, there is nothing left to forgive!” I still struggle to understand how justice can be applied with compassion and aimed at...
There are fundamental elements of happiness. At the door of happiness, the porter bounces you off without wealth, health, and friendship. Without a certain level of wealth (the basics of living, such as a secure place, basic clothes, food, clean water, etc.), happiness can’t be built. The level of wealth required to...
I took a short break from writing due to some family matters, which have left me feeling incomplete. These days, I’m trying to come back and build those broken habits once again. Although I didn't write much, I somehow had a lot of spare time for reading; 10 minutes here, 15 minutes there. It’s too short for writing...
I started referring to one management concept. I refer to it often, also to remind myself when I am talking with people I’m working with. The concept is called an invisible gun. I don’t know where I read it on the Internet. The closest I could get to the source is Adam Weisbart and Adam explains it well. Still...
I used to be puzzled by complex problems that cause incidents. I used to think that service disruptions or unavailability were due to complicated implementations, complex approaches that require brain power, or network issues where reliability is always questionable. After coordinating dozens of incidents, I began...
An increase in the amount of outcome/output comes from: Increase in dexterity: Once a person learns how to do a job, they increase the quantity of output. Doing the same thing over and over again, understanding its characteristics and adjusting to it takes time, but helps produce a lot more than others. Reducing...
One of the most significant advancements in society's business came from the division of labor. There are three roles in a business: landlord, manufacturer, and laborer. Landlord and manufacturer are often one person (and usually the same). There is no division there. However, in manufacturing, labor is divided into...
Our common humanity properties are related to mind, feeling, and thinking. It appears that we distinguish ourselves from other beings through the way we use our minds to direct our feelings and thoughts, in various ways—whether to understand our surroundings or interpret our internal struggles. Ultimately, we seek...
You never know someone else’s story. When you find anyone difficult, there is always an underlying story or reason. Some people don’t understand why they behave the way they do and are unaware of their desires. Try to learn and understand their story behind the scenes. For yourself: if you don’t know why you act in...
Regardless of its form, belonging to a place unites people, similar to belonging to a family. Not only kinship, but also people who look alike actually like each other more. Also, when people come from similar places or families, they like each other more. Commonalities increase belonging. This closeness in...
When I wrote about how much I abstract myself from daily news (1, 2, 3), many people asked me how I can stop worrying about a gazillion things happening in the world. I pondered whether I had become numb. I found out, over time, that I developed a high level of attention to certain things and serenity to worry less...
You finish one piece of work and look what’s next and see there are thousands of things waiting for you. It’s a never-ending story. Features pile up, deadlines look at you, and the pressure to go faster never lets up. Simultaneously, the need to train yourself and upskill (especially as AI transforms how we work)...
