#47 🧭💡 Simple guiding words
Something that I’ve putting into practice for more than a decade is using guiding words as a simple version of my guiding principles. Hope this post will inspire you to give it a try these days.
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A guiding word has, in my view, multiple functions:
to energize my days - along with my values and day-to-day mission,
to act as a filter for incoming opportunities,
to make new personal strategies more feasible, linking them to what matters,
and to make the most out of my areas of investment.
I have a mix of two words to guide me going forward: flow & joy.
Being in flow is linked to my principles of:
Start where you are.
Look around you.
and Build on the energy.
Experiencing joy is linked to my principles of:
Learn as you go.
Seek conversations.
and Leave things better.
I’ve been adjusting these words as I’ve been going through life, going through words like explore, impact, fun, focus, sharing, play and others. Let’s see how 2024 unfolds with flow & joy as my guiding words. 🙌
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If you could pick a word to guide you in the new year, what would it be?
Enjoy 2024 and wish you plenty of moments of flow,
Bülent
As a Strategy & Org Design adviser, I’m working with leaders in 🇷🇴 Tech companies, to help them make more impact by intentionally applying strategic thinking at a personal and organizational level.
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As a lifelong learner and curious human being, I’m creating knowledge across fields based on my explorations and by connecting the dots that emerge. LinkedIn / Strategy & Org Design Goodies / Product Evolution / Linked Learning.