I think some of us have been conditioned to sleep-shame ourselves, it is a good reminder that 7+hrs is a great thing, when possible.
This is a sub-category to "Connecting with Peers and Speaking"... Debating with trusted people who sit on the other side of a table on a topic. A trusted sounding board, whether truly on the other side or just playing the devil's advocate to help you explore thoughts deeper, is a super tool. One of my best friends really is the most opposite in thought to me, and the banter is incredible, and incredibly helpful. Owning a thought, with the ability and desire to grow and have your thoughts evolve as you grow is one of the greatest joys of being human, in my opinion.
important issues should be presented in writing. Nothing so sharpens the thought process as writing down one’s arguments. Weaknesses overlooked in oral discussion become painfully obvious on the written page.
When important decisions are not documented, one becomes dependent on individual memory, which is quickly lost as people leave or move to other jobs. In my work, it is important to be able to go back a number of years to determine the facts that were considered in arriving at a decision. This makes it easier to resolve new problems by putting them into proper perspective. It also minimizes the risk of repeating past mistakes. Moreover if important communications and actions are not documented clearly, one can never be sure they were understood or even executed.
I think some of us have been conditioned to sleep-shame ourselves, it is a good reminder that 7+hrs is a great thing, when possible.
This is a sub-category to "Connecting with Peers and Speaking"... Debating with trusted people who sit on the other side of a table on a topic. A trusted sounding board, whether truly on the other side or just playing the devil's advocate to help you explore thoughts deeper, is a super tool. One of my best friends really is the most opposite in thought to me, and the banter is incredible, and incredibly helpful. Owning a thought, with the ability and desire to grow and have your thoughts evolve as you grow is one of the greatest joys of being human, in my opinion.
Article #34! Way to go BC!
Writing / Speaking: Writing and speaking force you to hone your opinions and thoughts and then have the courage to stand behind them.
Best said by Admiral Rickover.
https://govleaders.org/rickover.htm
important issues should be presented in writing. Nothing so sharpens the thought process as writing down one’s arguments. Weaknesses overlooked in oral discussion become painfully obvious on the written page.
When important decisions are not documented, one becomes dependent on individual memory, which is quickly lost as people leave or move to other jobs. In my work, it is important to be able to go back a number of years to determine the facts that were considered in arriving at a decision. This makes it easier to resolve new problems by putting them into proper perspective. It also minimizes the risk of repeating past mistakes. Moreover if important communications and actions are not documented clearly, one can never be sure they were understood or even executed.