When speaking about being a contributor the author is very rightfully pointing the perspective from self to another person. I believe that teamwork works under similar circumstances but the perspective of contribution makes the teamwork definition to be clearer. At my work we are all responsible for delivering pages from the assigned query. However, when we have the book shipping, all should exercise the contribution. It is not important how far behind the individuals fall on their own assemblies, it is important that we collect all the pages and deliver the whole catalog the printer on time to avoid late fees for the company. Contribution is therefore very important no matter what job you hold. And I mean, not only a professional job, but also a private one. I think the relationships flourish if the contributions exist from both sides, and the kids are well behaved when they grow up around contribution.
The author very rightfully brings in the subject of calculating self and central self. Both are needed for our existence. I think both come from the desire to be unique yet belong. We have our own needs and want to be different but we would confirm to many thing only to be accepted. I think it is pure self-calculations of what really matters to us, as individuals, that will determine the answer author’s questions: “What would need to change for me to be completely fulfilled?”
The author also touches on the subject of experiencing different perspective. I remember in my high school our math teacher had a raffle to win his seat. We all thought it was the greatest thing ever. However, winning the seat meant more than just giving everyone free pass that day. Those who won (including myself) said: never again. It was then, when seating for 45 min. math period we discovered that our best friend didn’t do the homework or our favorite schoolmate couldn’t get it and we were running out of time to fulfill our contract . We discovered that there is much more to being the teacher than unfair grading. We started to respect every teacher in a different way that it was ever possible before. This simple exercise stayed in my memory. Even today, I always try to see the other side and try to understand people’s decisions or behavior before jumping to conclusions. I think it is very important to get into the “other side’s shoes” at least once to fully appreciate a relationship, a commitment or even a simple conversation.
WEEK 2 READING: THE ART OF POSSIBILITY
10/8/10
“The drive to be successful and the fear of failure are like the head and tail of a coin, inseparably linked”
Ben Zander
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