tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post113805345320247353..comments2024-03-27T01:38:35.812-04:00Comments on Taller Than Average Tales: SkepticismClairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06168243108016358137noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138322719912641042006-01-26T19:45:00.000-05:002006-01-26T19:45:00.000-05:00I know of it, but I haven't read it.I know of it, but I haven't read it.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168243108016358137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138264138624552602006-01-26T03:28:00.000-05:002006-01-26T03:28:00.000-05:00It sounds pretty interesting, really! Actually any...It sounds pretty interesting, really! Actually anything that makes you (me) focus on something positive/constructive is fine by me. Did you by any chance read a book called <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671708635/002-7414626-9261606?v=glance&n=283155" REL="nofollow">Seven Habits of Highly Effective People</A>? - I never did the exercises (I never do) but it had some good points - Though it surely has it's aura of quick fix about it - I *did* find some food for thought in it.authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539583507723257043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138220265613704992006-01-25T15:17:00.000-05:002006-01-25T15:17:00.000-05:00That your genius is positive is another one of his...That your genius is positive is another one of his rules. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps signpost isn't the right way to put it.<BR/><BR/>The name reflects the unique way you process information to positive effect. The name is more of a title for what you are naturally best at, so it's not about limitations.<BR/><BR/>It's a way to name what you were doing when something came to you easily, you were successful at it, and you felt good about yourself doing it. Knowing what it is would help you place yourself amidst work, places, and people that would be supportive of your gift.<BR/><BR/>He calls them all unique, but it's not an isolating uniqueness for the most part. Typically (from his examples) people's gifts help other people either directly or indirectly. His outlook lets everyone be special (unique) while contributing something positive to the world and other people.<BR/><BR/>That may be it: think of 'special' instead of 'unique.' It'll give you a better sense of my take on it anyway.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168243108016358137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138178940974859502006-01-25T03:49:00.000-05:002006-01-25T03:49:00.000-05:00So this name, is it supposed to be positive as in ...So this name, is it supposed to be positive as in what I must remmeber to eh.. strive for, or should the name describe my limitations?<BR/><BR/>I think I like to have little mantras of what I should remember to (try and) do, rather than reminding myself what I'm not able to cope with. <BR/><BR/>PS! Neil, I would also want to avoid yet another "thing" that makes me unique (and thereby singled out = alone/misunderstood)authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539583507723257043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138155557508728342006-01-24T21:19:00.000-05:002006-01-24T21:19:00.000-05:00BD- at the very least, this guy has too many of th...BD- at the very least, this guy has too many of the same book. He just released one last fall that sounds just like the older one I read.<BR/><BR/>Neil- Your point is good, but to be fair, this guy is abusing the word "genius" for his purposes. The name for his is "creating clarity." Other names for genius include: "surveying the landscape," "digging deeper," "creating warmth," "straightening up," "engaging the heart," and "building platforms." <BR/><BR/>Actually, I was also annoyed that his own examples didn't always follow his own naming rules. Up and deeper aren't nouns, for instance. <BR/><BR/>Aside from that, you'll notice that the names can be tremendously vague. The more of yourself you want it to describe, the more vague it has to be, I think. How useful is that?<BR/><BR/>The idea as I understand it is that the name serves as a sort of sign post. A quick reminder if you're on the right track. <BR/><BR/>I'm not entirely sold that the name I came up with for myself is the 'right' name for me, but I feel it's definitely close. It pretty well describes my core process, but as such I can apply it to anything I encounter. That makes it a pretty useless signpost imo.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168243108016358137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138145672504013282006-01-24T18:34:00.000-05:002006-01-24T18:34:00.000-05:00There are too many of these books, one point writt...There are too many of these books, one point written in a few different ways...BDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817614021576754996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138128502876322392006-01-24T13:48:00.000-05:002006-01-24T13:48:00.000-05:00Thanks, CS.Thanks, CS.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168243108016358137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11901578.post-1138127793865128962006-01-24T13:36:00.000-05:002006-01-24T13:36:00.000-05:00You're a very smart read!You're a very smart read!Chairborne Strangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910263345960797945noreply@blogger.com