Getting Out of the Box
Many people set low ceilings on their expectations and capabilities. In the process, they place themselves in a “box.” Few of us live in a “box.” However, too many of us have a tendency to “box” ourselves in and continue to do things one way because we have “always done it this way.” In many cases, time and experience have proved that “this way” is the best way. However, I challenge you to periodically take a long walk or quietly sit and think about they way you do things. Ask yourself if there might not be a better way. Could your procedures be simplified? Are they necessary at all? Could they be done more efficiently? Could your product be longer? Shorter? A different shape? Another fabric? Another color? Sometimes you can come up with simple ideas that make a difference. Incidentally, one advantage of a way of life that includes continual personal growth and education is that the broader and deeper your knowledge base, the more creative your problem-solving approach to life.
Simple example: For years men’s coat had an inside pocket only on the right where pens and other items were kept. One day somebody had a thought: Since most men are right-handed, why not put a pocket on the inside left so that they could reach in, extract the pen with their right hand, and being writing? Not monumental, it saves a second or two and it’s sold lots of suits. kAkA.hUnTeR
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
spoke at : 7/02/2008 10:20:00 AM