Looking Inward to Project Better Outward Results THE ART OF MANAGING ONESELF
you can figure out how you learn and how you work with others. Incorporate these strengths into every aspect of your life and watch yourself grow. There can be no growth without documenting your journey and trying to predict patterns. That’s why Drucker says you should write down any and all important decisions you make. After several months, look back and see the results of these choices. You should predict what you think will happen and then see how it actually turns out. This will allow you to better gauge what actions to avoid and what to take risks on. Finally, Drucker stresses the importance of recognizing your deepest values and holding onto them at all costs. This will allow you to conceptualize where you belong in the world and visualize what kind of environment you should be making the greatest contribution in.
Famous self-help extraordinaire Peter Drucker was at the forefront of management science before it was even a proper field of study. His range of influence has spanned over 70 years, spread out through nearly 40 books and countless other published works. It goes without saying that his word shouldn’t be taken lightly. Drucker’s theory of better management starts with better management of oneself. This doesn’t have to revolve around the office; it doesn’t even have to revolve around your family or your hobbies. This idea of “management” can be applied to any walk of life. One of the basic tenets of this theory is that you cannot improve your performance based on weaknesses or factors that can’t be controlled. Instead, we have to know our strengths to know where we belong, both in our professional life and our life at home. By focusing on your strengths, you can improve them until they far exceed your weaknesses. Once you have these areas identified,
Everything Popcorn
Have a Laugh
Inspired by Food & Wine magazine
• 2 teaspoons
Ingredients
granulated garlic
• 3/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 2 teaspoons
• 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt
granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions 1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds. Shake skillet often and cook until white seeds are golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic, onion, and salt. 2. In a large saucepan, combine popcorn kernels and oil. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, until popcorn kernels start to pop. Once popping, continue cooking and shaking the pan intermittently until popping ceases, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour in butter and toss to coat. Finally, add seasoning, toss again, and serve.
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