Because it’s not always Black and White.

 

Because it’s not always Black and White.

Everything isn't either black or white, nor does it belong to the gray color scale. If all instructions were followed to the T by everyone, with the things they do, then there would be no scope for improvement, the world would be perfect, wouldn't it?

Consider this, all of us have access to internet, and of course google is the Guru, so much so that Guru Poornima wishes are dedicated to Google. Fair. But would everyone know the hack of what to google when in the search bar? Isn't it the keywords that make the difference? I mean that's how boolean search is a basis for most search logic. Same with ChatGPT, so there's no real need to fear about AI taking away jobs, if we did our jobs right to begin with.

So, if we'd like to be successful in the age of IOT, the HOW of things need to be looked into, rather than just the WHAT. There's a famous quote that says - "It's not what you do, it's how you do it."

Statements that generalize a person's efforts are such a put-off and are a sign of absolute lack of empathy.  When you hear something like - "everyone does it probably the same way," you know for sure that the person hasn't paid an iota of attention to the level of detail you put in, to the day-to-day work.

Just because someone is carrying something very well, doesn't mean it isn't heavy. If you pay closer attention, you will certainly understand the nuances that make them not just "appear" successful, but really successful.

It's perhaps because they are diligently trying to put in efforts to learn while on the task,

It’s perhaps because they have diligently developed 3 different types of intelligence : emotional, spiritual and cultural.

It’s perhaps because they’re excellent communicators,

It’s perhaps because they don't procrastinate, because it's the thief of time,

It's perhaps because they're disciplined,

It's perhaps because they're more efficient in managing time,

It's perhaps they're very good with networking with people,

It's perhaps because of a dozen other things, which we're not privy to.

Whatever it may be, but just from the outside, never assume it's either black or white or probably a gray scale. For all you know, it could be a whole new color palette. That’s how Purple has been one of my favourites, lately. I've learned to accept there could be subtler nuances and more color combinations, which could bring out the best in us, both literally and figuratively!

One minor alteration in the way we do things could perhaps be the game changer. 

Leaving you with a thought, before you are tempted to generalise people's efforts, the next time:

A nice story about effort vs. skill – a good reminder that in many areas of work/life, time and outcome aren’t always aligned. A giant ship’s engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one ‘professional’ after another but none of them could figure out how to fix the broken engine.

Then they brought in a man who had been fixing ships since he was young. He carried a large bag of tools with him and when he arrived immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom. Two of the ship’s owners were there watching this man, hoping he would know what to do. After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something. Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away and the engine was fixed!!!

A week later, the owners received an invoice from the old man for $10,000.

What?! the owners exclaimed. “He hardly did anything..!!!”.

So they wrote to the man; “Please send us an itemized invoice.”

The man sent an invoice that read:

 Tapping with a hammer………………….. $2.00

 Knowing where to tap…………………….. $9,998.00

 Effort is important but experience and knowing where to direct that effort makes all the difference.