Status Updates From Notes to Myself

lots of food for thought - some things I agree with, some profound, some lacking nuance, some holding all the nuance. Ultimately really enjoyed all the nuggets.

I love reading peoples thoughts and bearing witness to their processes.

…to speak without any break, as if taking time to know what I want to say were embarrassing.
Interpreting the pause is their problem.

This: It’s such a chore to talk to Bill. Why is he such a drag?
Versus this: I make such a chore for myself when I talk to Bill. How do I make it so hard?

“Because I did it this way before is not sufficient reason to do it this way today.
I can have a self or I can have consistent behavior. I cannot have both.”