4-Point Weekend #129
Hi everyone,
Please enjoy this week’s 4 points!
1) A question worth asking:
What is my job on the planet? What is it that needs doing, that I know something about, that probably won't happen unless I take responsibility for it?
2) Model for change
Four Stages for organizational change (or any group-level change), according to the New Zealand All Blacks:
a case for change
a compelling picture of the future
a sustained capability to change
a credible plan to execute
Source: Legacy
3) Train for all scenarios
American Boxing Coach, Virgil Hunter on mentally preparing for all scenarios:
Ricky didn't think that could happen, so that's why it did. You always have to be aware that you could lose. I could get knocked out, or tapped out. Anything is possible in the ring, don't stop short of anything. You train ninety-nine percent of eventualities in training camp, but missing that one percent could get you knocked out.
4) Quote of the week
"The next time you encounter anything troublesome or pleasant or glorious or inglorious, remember that when the hour of struggle comes, the olympic contest is here and you may put it off no longer, and that one day and one action determines whether the progress you achieved is lost or maintained"
-Epictetus
Thank you for your time and attention this week.
Much love,
Kyle
I ordered and read "War on Art" a book recommendation from one of your previous posts....such a good book! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
I'm afraid that I don't see the value of sport today when I look at the state of the world right now. A lot of time goes into it, even in primary school. For one thing, it is generally not a lifelong activity, and there is a lot of time and money sitting passively watching sports. I would rather see dancing, various dances taught in schools. I did not appreciate being forced to do sports in school but there was no way out of it. Some people place great value on it, but we don't all have the same view. Dancing is a more social, interactive activity and can be done even in old age. What if you are just not good at sports? It really is shoved down our throats anyway. There are fewer college students studying literature now, which is vital for forming critical thinking and vocabulary and writing ability. Students are arriving at college who cannot read and write properly. Kyle Bergh is lucky that he excels in both worlds - sport and writing.