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…it is possible to learn to keep feedback in perspective, even when doing so doesn’t come naturally.

There are a number of advantages to understanding feedback through a systems lens… Systems thinking corrects for the skew of any single perspective.

Ultimately, adopting a gritty perspective involves recognizing that people get better at things – they grow.

…to live an intentional, meaningful life and to really thrive, one of the most critical skills to develop is this ability to take a meta-view, the view from above that broadens your perspective and makes you sensitive to context.

It’s only when we practice emotional agility that we’re able to shift perspectives and move into continued investigation, discovery, and an evolving understanding of the people and situations we encounter.

The real trick to ensuring the trustworthiness of the whole organization system lies in regularly refreshing your thinking and your system from a more elevated perspective.

Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. – Leonardo DaVinci

…hyperbolic discounting: We can ignore temptations when they’re not immediately available, but once they’re right in front of us we lose perspective and forget our distant goals.

When you pick your battles, look beyond the immediate challenges and put your life in perspective. Are you where you want to be? What could be better? What can you do about it?

We must put ourselves into other people’s shoes when we think about the meaning, dignity, and purpose of work.