tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213987547446528333.post3251656395367792205..comments2023-10-16T02:16:12.803-07:00Comments on Reflections from heart and mind: Are we responsible for effort or outcome?Dr. Mehmet Yildizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281753309033119224noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213987547446528333.post-32017555391180386182010-03-28T01:05:25.661-07:002010-03-28T01:05:25.661-07:00Let me put it this way . . . I see our son Alan co...Let me put it this way . . . I see our son Alan coming on his own feet without support towards me soon.<br /><br />There's no philosophy aspect in it. He's just doing it and working out a better approach and stronger muscle and balance control after each single fall back.<br /><br />The quality aspect is immanent whereas there's yet to decide whether he might get along with a clumpy walking style or needs a distinguished cat walk walking approach later. But for now . . . just walking will do it.<br /><br />I see the development now every day.<br /><br />He really wants it. That is crucial me thinks.<br /><br />During our stay in China I really wanted to communicate with my relatives. My Mandarin (and even Cantonese) improved significantly. My relative's English likewise.<br /><br />They also really really wanted it. I think they like me.<br /><br />So if you really like/love something and following that want something . . . you find a way.<br /><br />To answer your headline: Yes, we are responsible. Because we get the "response" according to our effort AND outcome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06310620692081806256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9213987547446528333.post-27373193233917161232010-03-27T21:20:25.418-07:002010-03-27T21:20:25.418-07:00A general idea, not fixed outcome would allow for ...A general idea, not fixed outcome would allow for greater creativity and open more doors.<br /><br />We put fort the effort only when we are absolutely certain of the outcome we want.<br /><br />What do we intend to accomplish is a more apt question before we go and put the effort. <br /><br />You do not have to put fort the effort. You do have to monitor whether the people you have assigned the tasks are doing what they are supposed to do.Melinda M. Sörenssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880332123719069972noreply@blogger.com