Thought 195: The holistic approach to life (Continued)

Part 8 - Managing Your Life

- Never get locked on to "Trivia" or "Noise". Always zero in to the signal. "Vital few" should always get precedence over "Trivial many"

- Attempt "Excellence". Excellence and Quality are closely related. Do not, however, expect ideal solutions, situations or behavior. It is unrealistic to do so. Remember, there is no ideal gas or perfect vacuum or absolute temperature in the real world

- You may not like some things or certain people. Do not develop strong prejudices against them. It is poor management to do so. It is good management to keep an open mind. You can turn every situation to your advantage. This is good management

- Be objective in every thing. Learn to come out of the frame and then, look at the picture

- Learn to think and encourage the habit of thinking in people around you

- Do not act and think. First, think and then, act

- Be a team player. You have to learn to be a follower first, if you want to be a leader

- Remember, every one makes mistakes - including you. Making a mistake is not a crime. To err is human. Some of us are more human than others

- Do not defend a mistake. Own it gracefully and honestly

- Learn from your mistakes. This experience is very valuable. Remember, "years make age and mistakes make experience"