As the saying goes, “Think globally, act locally.” Is one more necessary than the other? Do you like global or local better?
Share why if you wish.
Month: June 2021
Do You Have Morning Rituals?
How you wake up in the morning can set the tone for your entire day. Are there any morning rituals that you have to start the day?
Share why if you wish.
What Do You Wish People Knew About You?
Suppose you make a new acquaintance at a social gathering. What is the one thing you would like that person to understand about you? Is there some essential bit of information that defines you as a person?
Maybe it is your chosen profession, or a particular hobby you enjoy. Maybe you feel you are defined by your belief on some topic, or your political leanings. Some people seem to think their musical tastes, or the movies they enjoy, is important to understanding who they are.
Related: Listen to an episode of the Intellectual Roundtable Podcast, where Lee and Michael discuss this question: ‘What makes you you?’ We also discuss another question as well, ‘What gives a person value?’
Similarly, even people who have known you for a long time may not know the real you. Do you ever feel as if there is a facet of your personality hidden from your friends and family? That there is something you know about yourself that others don’t seem to understand?
If you could control how others saw you, what would you choose to emphasize? What do you wish people knew about you?
Related questions: Why do we care what strangers think of us? How does creative expression help us to know ourselves better? How do you think others see you?
Focus Or Squirrel?
Are you the type of person who can focus like a laser on the topic you are working on? Or do you get distracted by every flashy thing that crosses your vision?
Share why if you wish.
Focus Or Squirrel?
What Do You Like That Is Underappreciated?
I’m always on the lookout for something cool that is under the radar. Is there something you would recommend — a song, a book, a blog, a podcast — that you think is underappreciated?
Share why if you wish.