Reminds me of a story a friend told me. She was an award winning hair stylist. She told me of a fellow student who took an hour to cut hair while others were able to do the job in ten minutes. They wondered how he would make a living raking so long. Fast forward to his career—he owned his own salon and charged big bucks and women eagerly paid because that hour was as luxurious to them as an hour long massage might be to the rest of us humans. Sometimes what seems like a handicap can actually be your hallmark that makes you rich.
My brother is an airplane mechanic and I found it really interesting to hear about his tools and tool box at work. He compared them to my paintbrushes in terms of how we all have our favorite well-loved tools.
How much more interesting would life be if we asked questions that got beneath the surface and exposed fun stuff to know about how people think and how they do their jobs? I wish someone would ask those more probing questions of me and consequently, I'm trying to be careful not to use standard fare in my conversation.
Thank you so much for the Seeing Differently post Rob! Already getting positive comments! So honored to be part of TaoN world! This all means so much coming from you! 🥰🥰🥰
I love this so much. What a way to not only honor someone's work and appreciation, but also ground us both back into what we find pleasure in amidst the ~daily grind.~
Love the sentiment of curiosity as the reward in itself. That resonates for me. Excited to check out the podcast too, it sounds right up my alley— thank you for sharing!
I had this exact same idea for a blog or podcast over 10 years ago! Based on the “How Things Work” TV show. Looks like Dan Heath turned that idea into reality.
Reminds me of a story a friend told me. She was an award winning hair stylist. She told me of a fellow student who took an hour to cut hair while others were able to do the job in ten minutes. They wondered how he would make a living raking so long. Fast forward to his career—he owned his own salon and charged big bucks and women eagerly paid because that hour was as luxurious to them as an hour long massage might be to the rest of us humans. Sometimes what seems like a handicap can actually be your hallmark that makes you rich.
This is great, love it ! Thanks so much : )
He did see the opportunity and he made it an asset!
Curiosity may be the most powerful characteristic of lifelong learners...it is also a necessary part of meaningful interpersonal connections.
I agree! Well said, Dean, thanks : )
My brother is an airplane mechanic and I found it really interesting to hear about his tools and tool box at work. He compared them to my paintbrushes in terms of how we all have our favorite well-loved tools.
Oh, that's really cool!
How much more interesting would life be if we asked questions that got beneath the surface and exposed fun stuff to know about how people think and how they do their jobs? I wish someone would ask those more probing questions of me and consequently, I'm trying to be careful not to use standard fare in my conversation.
Thank you so much for the Seeing Differently post Rob! Already getting positive comments! So honored to be part of TaoN world! This all means so much coming from you! 🥰🥰🥰
I LOVE the idea of asking craft questions. Thank you.
I love this so much. What a way to not only honor someone's work and appreciation, but also ground us both back into what we find pleasure in amidst the ~daily grind.~
Love the sentiment of curiosity as the reward in itself. That resonates for me. Excited to check out the podcast too, it sounds right up my alley— thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Sandra!
I had this exact same idea for a blog or podcast over 10 years ago! Based on the “How Things Work” TV show. Looks like Dan Heath turned that idea into reality.
Kudos to him!
Curiouser and curiouser.
That's the goal ;)
Love this! Trying to practice it daily