In a great book called The Art of Possibility, by Benjamin and Rosamunda Zander, Ben talks about Rule Number 6.
Rule number 6 is to not take yourself or situation too seriously.
Feelings of fear, avoidance, indignation, righteousness are all indications that I may have forgotten to apply this rule. Some of these feelings are valid some of the time – but once we’ve planned our day or week and face the obstacles the status quo offers us, none of these should stop us… unless we’re taking ourselves too seriously.
I have a newsletter to write and a project to finish, plus 4 meetings today. I’m a bit overstuffed, and I’m feeling overwhelmed. Maybe I’m taking myself and this situation too seriously.
Maybe I can remember rule number 6 and let these mounting frustrations pass, so that I can reset the scene and continue.
Applying Rule number 6 is like pressing the reset button.
Its your day, its your life, they are your obstacles to craft solutions to. we all have the same ending point – but the wakes we leave differ widely.
Remembering and applying Rule number 6 helps you craft a better wake for your loved ones and passions to enjoy and benefit from.
