S:0990 Distinction: Non-Attachment vs. Detachment
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that,when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This is a subtle and powerful, maybe even life changing, Distinction. When you see, understand, ‘get’ and live it you will interact with your world differently and more peacefully. Much has been written and said about the […]
S:0983 Distinction: Path vs. Journey
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) The words path, journey, purpose, destiny, and fate are sometimes used interchangeably, collapsed into one bucket, one meaning. The intention of this Distinction is not to cement the definition of any word, rather to tease apart […]
S:0977 Distinction: Busy vs. Hurried
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Hurried is stressed, frazzled, feeling not-enough, behind the power curve, maybe even feeling alone and separate-from. Busy is just … busy. Getting lots of things done, being in action. With hurried there is stress and tension. […]
S:0971 Distinction: Commitment vs. Compliance
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Are you free to be committed to something or are you merely in compliance with the rules? Are the people who are following you doing so because they are committed to you and the vision you […]
S:0966 Distinction: Not know vs. Doubt
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) To not know something, and know that you don’t, puts you in league with top performers. Highly successful people know they can never know it all. They don’t stress over that fact. Instead, they seek, ask, […]
S:0964 Distinction: Educate vs. Regulate
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When directing others what do you want to accomplish? It’s the outcome, isn’t it? Too frequently leaders, managers, parents, and others in charge slip into believing the way to an outcome is to focus people on […]
S:0963 Distinction: Privacy vs. Secrecy
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) These two words may seem similar but there is a hidden nature to one of them which defines the Distinction. You and I have a right to privacy, a fundamental right we have as humans, demonstrated […]
S:0961 Distinction: Inside-Out vs. Outside-In
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Think of the coolest, calmest, most together person you’ve ever met. The person who didn’t need to convince you of anything. They are someone who knows who they are and what they want. Their strength comes […]
S:0959 Distinction: In Charge vs. In Control
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Other S3MC’s have covered the topic of control, it’s attributes and costs. Recently, during a group discussion, this Distinction emerged which may help clarify a common misconception about letting go of control. To give up on […]
S:0953 Distinction: Delight vs. Defend
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This is using a business example, however it applies in many life arenas. When you focus on defending your position/product/service from your competitors you are handing a portion of your future to them, reacting to them. Giving […]