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Petti's avatar

Great post. Love the idea of the "Mistake of the Month".

Also, this post reminded me of a quote from Chesty Puller:

"And instead of keeping such things (mistakes) secret, we ought to have 'em emblazoned on the gate at every naval station. We must not be too proud or too stupid to profit by our mistakes–and God knows we make 'em."

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Jeff Matlow's avatar

I liked that idea too! Also, great quote… thanks for sharing!!

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Aleksandra Dedieu's avatar

Quite few people talk about « perfection and making things done » paradigm but less people talk about another one « it works - why we should change it ». Interested to see your point on that.

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Jeff Matlow's avatar

I think what you’re asking is my opinion on “if it’s not broken, why fix it” right?

If so, I agree. Unless there’s an opportunity to make a small adjustment that could have a meaningful impact

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Aleksandra Dedieu's avatar

Thanks for answering. When it’s not broken, still every thing is done within a kind of system with numerous variables we need to get aware of and track, especially audience it’s addressed to and yourself as proactive participant as we are an evolving system.

My topic is about constant evolution and thinking systems as evolving structures. I can hardly work with those who stick to the same system without addressing any tiny changes leading to a greater impact.

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Jeff Matlow's avatar

You will like my article that is being released on Monday. That is exactly what it’s about. Small changes, huge impact.

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Aleksandra Dedieu's avatar

Eager to see what is about.

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Darlene Gulino's avatar

There is a chance the population could change on any given day to a 0.5 :)

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Jeff Matlow's avatar

Wait, explain to me what you mean by this. I’m sure it’s an obvious reference to something I said but I can’t for the life of me figure it out. (I was dropped on my head as a child)

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