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The World is Perfect, We Look at It Imperfectly

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 The World is Perfect, We Look at It Imperfectly Let's first learn about the Search for the Left-Handed Mug. There once was a left-handed man who lived in a right-handed world. Everything, from designs to molds, seemed to be made with the right-handed person in mind. His biggest problem was finding a mug. Every shop, mall, and store had mugs with handles on the right side. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t find a mug made for left-handed people. One day, he entered a shop. With little hope, he asked about a left-handed mug. The shopkeeper listened carefully and said, "Interesting, that's a special kind of mug. We have a special stock, but it's a bit expensive." The man's eyes lit up. He immediately agreed. The shopkeeper brought something from the back. The man was surprised. They were the same ordinary mugs, but with a slight difference. The handles were reversed. The handle that should have been on the right was now on the left. The man looked at the

Take into Account, and do not Discount Your Achievements

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  Account for What You Know, while celebrating progress and embracing growth" As I reflect on my journey, I've come to realize that it's not about who's ahead of me, but about how far I've come. It's easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to others, but this mindset only leads to discouragement and neglects our own accomplishments. Instead, I've learned to focus on my progress, no matter how small it may seem. I'm proud of the achievements I've made, the skills I've developed, and the knowledge I've acquired. It's essential to acknowledge and celebrate our successes, rather than discounting them. However, I've also come to understand that there's grace in not knowing everything. It's okay to acknowledge the areas where I need growth and learning. I'm proud to be on a path of continuous learning, embracing new experiences, and expanding my knowledge. And it is also true that only if I do not know there will be a cont

Balancing Efficiency and Effectiveness

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  In the training industry, it has become common for professionals to share their recent training successes on platforms like LinkedIn. So do I very often do. What is often highlighted is the ability to rally participants, engage them in various activities, share experiences, and foster vulnerability within the training room. As a trainer myself, I understand the substantial effort required to keep a group engaged and motivated throughout a session. However, this brings us to a critical question: Are we focusing on the efficiency of our training or its effectiveness, or ideally, both? Efficiency in Training Efficiency in training refers to the smooth execution of the training process. This includes organizing and conducting the session in a manner that maximizes participant engagement, seamlessly delivering content, and ensuring that all planned activities are completed within the allotted time. An efficient trainer can manage time well, maintain participant interest, and deliver conte