New Book

Just started a new book..... kinda taken in by the following passage....

" ... keep it simple;

provide for every contingency; and,

never panic, no matter how much your plan goes awry, which it occasionally does... ".

~ David Baldacci, ' The Collectors '

Hmmmmm.....

As I am becoming more computer savvy, I'm taking the time to get to know my online peers.... many times anonymously, but- on the rare occasion- when I'm so moved, I let others know I share their thoughts....

Part of what I do in my work is ASSESS others.... take that one in for a bit.... OK.... now- let me explain, that there are times that this does not end with the workday, and follows me home ( or out, or to the next great family function, etc... ).

Along with assessment comes OPINION....or, what do you think about what you just saw ??? Opinion is the easier of the two parts, but needs a shorter leash. Opinions must be honest; and- they must be fair. Now- I worked with a person who understood part of the equation- they were brutally honest... but- I'm not always sure how fair they were. This person would indicate and I guess sometimes brag about their unwavering honesty as noble things.... umm, yeah.

Honesty without fairness is like a thorn without the rose. It seems beautiful, but it stings and hurts. Likewise- being fair, but compromised is a weighted scale. If truth is lost in the name of being fair, we hurt as well. A balance of honesty and fairness is a learned opinion. It is not easily attainable, and many opinions do without it.... but it is a worthy goal.

These opinions lead to recommendations; or, how do we think we can change people, places, or things ?

This is the loaded gun.... we've seen the problem.... we think we know how to correct the problem..... but, are we willing to do it ? Part two... how do we express our recommendations appropriately ? AND- ARE WE WILLING TO DO IT ? Sadly- there was a time I would fight for my piece of the pie.... present my fair and honest opinions based upon solid assessment... but now- I find myself just watching the wheels go ' round and ' round....

G'night campers....