Author: Jag

Thriving in the Post-COVID19 economy

“Let your mind become a lens, thanks to the converging rays of attention; let your soul be all intent on whatever it is that is established in your mind as a dominant, wholly absorbing idea.” – writes Antonin-Dalmace Sertillanges in his work, ” The Intellectual Life”.

So what is needed to thrive in the post-COVID19 economy ? We need 2 key skills that connects the science of learning, concentration and productivity.

1. Quickly master hard things.
2. Produce at an elite level, in terms of quality and speed.

The world is full of hard and scary things. We are at best when we tackle them bravely and confidently. In applying Antonin words, we must need to advance the relevant topics systematically with intense concentration and intense practice. Yes, it may be really hard to master hard things, but remember most good things are.

You can’t be normal and expect abnormal returns

Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University has this quote, “You can’t be normal and expect abnormal returns“. The most basic truth is your inputs are very closely tied to your outputs. At professions, where inputs and outputs are highly connected, it’s very hard to create opulence for yourself in that process.Screen Shot 2020-05-12 at 6.22.26 AM

Remember there is a sense of hypocrisy when it comes to normalcy, some exhibits behavior that was precisely the opposite of what they advocated and also what they claimed they did. Those who have abnormal returns don’t act; those who act normal don’t have abnormal returns.

What’s your compass?

When crisis and disaster strike, don’t waste them. No problems, No progress. Over the long term, the future is decided by optimists.
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Don’t be on your deathbed someday, having wasted your one chance at life, full of regret because you pursued little distractions instead of big dreams. You need to know your personal philosophy of what makes you happy and what’s worth doing.

To be optimist, you just have to imagine improving your skill to solve problems. When you solve problems, and make it a dream come true for yourself, it’ll be a dream come true for someone else, too. Remember, the universe is conspiring behind your back to make you a success.