Being that this is my last innovation journal, one thing I plan to do is to continue this on a weekly basis. Then by looking back at them, I can track myself and the implementation of my ideas.
I’ve started to read, well not read, more like preview some self help books. I guess I got hooked by watching these people on TV. Like on Oprah, Dr. Phil, and even some infomercials. Most of them, if not all, recommend keeping a life journal. One, to express their thoughts, and others, to make a “to do” list. Things like setting goals and how they are going to accomplish them. I know this probably isn’t the true definition of innovation, but to be innovative we need to start with ourselves, and not to rely on others. I also keep running into the fact that to be innovative, we need to compromise and listen to the ideas of others. For example, this last weekend I was moving into a new place. When it came time to take the mattress and box spring upstairs, we found it was a tight fit. We managed to cram the mattress up the steps, being it’s somewhat flexible. But when it came to the box spring, that was a different story. Seeing that a box spring is very rigid, it wouldn’t fit between the step and the ceiling. I kept on telling them turn it this way and they insisted on turning it the other way. Getting a little more than irritated, I said no, it has to go this way. But it didn’t go. Then my 15 year old son asked if we could please just try it the other way just once. Of course you know how this little story ends. It goes right up with an inch to spare. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in this class is I need to know that I’m not always right. Believe me when I say I’ve known this for years, but still haven’t changed. Perhaps reading it out of a book and being taught by a teacher will help pound it through my thick skull.
I must also say that I’ve enjoyed being in this class. I enjoyed the interactive nature of the class. It makes it more fun and easier to learn.. Also Lori, in my class has taught me a lot too. She always points out the other side of my ideas, and drives me to get things done. I thank all of you!
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Awww...that was the nicest thing, thanks! I'm glad we met! This posting was really insightful, I agree with the barrier of not wanting to look at things from different angles - it's hard, especially if we may have been brought up that way or maybe have always had only our own selves to rely on. I'd love it if you used this blog as your ongoing weekly "journal" - then maybe I can still help get through your 'thick skull' ; )
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