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> Before I started keeping this kind of list, I brought up problem I saw immediately, as soon as I noticed it. The reputation I got was, "Nat's always complaini
by hi_hi 3y ago
> Before I started keeping this kind of list, I brought up problem I saw immediately, as soon as I noticed it. The reputation I got was, "Nat's always complaining about things. Nat thinks we're never doing things right." People stopped listening to me. I was personally frustrated, and professionally ineffective.
This should be near the top of the article, not buried at the bottom. This level of self awareness is a real skill that is worth mastering.
The ex astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about a similar approach he used when joining new missions and teams in his book. Basically being in observation mode first to learn if these WTF moments are valid, and not annoying new team members. Its worth a read.
- PiotrVonKleve 3y ago> The ex astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about a similar approach ... Its worth a read. Interesting, is it in a book authored by Chris Hadfield, could you point which one?
- hi_hi 3y agoIt's one he wrote, titled "An astronaut's guide to life on Earth" He's also written a children's book, which is great.
- circadian 2y agoDefinitely agree with this comment. I've been in my position for a long time and this approach does work, to give yourself somewhere to filter the noise into, where it at least isn't present in your mind. It's not just about working out if things are valid, as I'm finding it's about being able to let things go.