The Calf Path<\/a><\/strong><\/span>” written so many years ago. Still holds true today!<\/span><\/p>\nThe third through sixth chapters describe the remaining processes of making a constraint beautiful. I could relate to Chapter Four very well, as it brought the oft-used concept of “Yes…IF..” versus “No…BECAUSE…” well to the fore. The power of Collaboration and the US Navy’s concept of “Places, not Bases” was vividly painted, almost literally, for me in the story of feeding blue chicks in Chapter Five. The power of deliberately activating emotions in Chapter Six was significant for me. It was yet another powerful confirmation that our thoughts and attitudes are what influence our emotions. Self-control is not self-imposed catatonia. It’s about making positive choices and is actually very liberating, just as a constraint can and should be.<\/span><\/p>\nPart Two<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nChapters Seven to Eleven describe different ways any constraint can be made beautiful. Two key concepts sprang to my mind in Part Two.<\/span><\/p>\nThe first was the reminder that Zero is a great place to start. Anything you do will be seen as an improvement! The Japanese so-called “Zero” fighter in World War II was top-notch and highly respected by the pilots thrown against it. “Zero” wasn’t a derogatory term, it stemmed from the highly visible red discs representing the Rising Sun on the fuselage. It was simply a good memory jogger for me.<\/span><\/p>\nNext was the assurance that the concept of a beautiful constraint can and has been absorbed and manifested in large companies like Nike, IKEA and Unilever. I thought that Lego should have been included as well!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRead The Book!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\nI borrowed “A Beautiful Constraint” from the library. It’s on my purchase list right now. That’s right. I only buy books I want to keep. You can do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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