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Do we really know why systems fail? How can antifragility stop these systems from failing? Systems can fail for many reasons, but often, it’s due to a lack of variation. Having the ability to adapt and develop antifragility can prepare a system for further challenge and further stabilize it. Keep reading to find out why systems fail and how antifragility can help.
What are your main business objectives? Do you think your objectives align with the purpose of your business? Every organization has different goals. For example, a retail store may focus on customer satisfaction whereas a medical organization— on patient safety. While these goals aren’t mutually exclusive, these organizations have different priorities because they have different purposes. When defining business objectives for your organization, ask yourself the following three questions.
Why do women find it harder to climb up the career ladder? What are the main factors that prevent women from reaching for senior roles? It’s often hard for women to take the necessary risks for professional growth. They’re more likely to accommodate a partner’s career, and relocating may not be an option when the family is the priority. Below are a few pieces of career advice for women by Sheryl Sandberg, who is known for her efforts for empowering women at work.
Why is overcoming obstacles an essential part of happiness? Wouldn’t we be happier if our lives were carefree? Many of us seek happiness as if it’s an achievement to be won. However, happiness is not a reward, it’s something that grows from overcoming challenges. Keep reading to learn why you should stop seeking happiness and embrace life’s struggles.
What is a SMaC recipe? Does your enterprise currently have a SMaC recipe—a plan you can turn into in case of a contingency? SMaC stands for Specific, Methodical, and Consistent. A SMaC recipe is a set of defined practices that a company can turn into in extreme circumstances. If your enterprise doesn’t have a SMaC recipe, think about specific practices that have led to success in the past. Here is how creating a SMaC recipe can help you increase your chances of surviving and thriving in the world of chronic instability.
What is Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey about? What inspired McConaughey to write the book? Throughout his life, McConaughey has relied on what he called greenlights—signs to continue on with an action or goal. In his book Greenlights, McConaughey tells his life story, shares the lessons he’s learned, and discusses how to see the greenlights that get you where you need to go. Read more about Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey, and his life story.
Why do they say that “consistency is key to success?” Can you think of a time when staying consistent with one small behavior or habit helped you achieve something big? According to Darren Hardy, the author of The Compound Effect, achieving success is not about overhauling your whole life overnight. It’s about making small, minuscule changes and practicing them every day—that is, consistency is key to success. Here is why consistency is key to success, according to Darren Hardy.
Do you find yourself wishing or striving for things that you don’t have? What are the negative consequences of chasing superficial dreams? Society is always urging us to strive for more happiness, money, success, attractiveness, etc. But when we’re always striving, we never get a chance to be happy with what we do have. We need to learn how to filter out what is actually important and what we shouldn’t give a f*ck about. Continue on to learn why always striving for more will leave you miserable.
What is overcompensation in psychology? How is it a part of antifragility? Redundancy, a form of overcompensation in psychology, is that we tend to push back harder and continue doing the same thing when faced with adversity or challenge. It’s why banned books become more popular and why some social movements become stronger. Read more about overcompensation in psychology and how it works.
Does birth order affect the psychological make-up of a child? What are some ways firstborn children differ from lastborn? Birth order has a very strong effect on a child’s psychology. Firstborns tend to be more dominant and conscientious, while lastborns— more unconventional and rebellious. Keep reading to learn about birth order psychology.