3–2–1 Design · Issue 60
Waiting to Judge, Teaching with Purpose, and Embracing Loss
Sometimes it helps to wait a little longer before forming an opinion. Let things settle. You often see more when you stop trying to name it straight away.
3 Thoughts From Me
I.
If you can hold off judging your work too early, you’ll usually make better decisions.That pause makes space for the real issue to show itself.It’s not always what you first thought.
II.
Good teaching gives more than information. It gives a sense of possibility.That’s what I try to pass on, whether I’m showing someone how to sketch or how to slow down.
III.
Losing well is a skill.Not everything will go your way, and that’s fine.What matters is how you respond once it doesn’t
2 Quotes From Others
I.
On teaching
“Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.”
(Essay, 1945)
I think about this when I show someone how to do something simple. The tone matters more than the technique. Good teaching makes space for someone to feel capable.
II.
On losing
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
(Interview, 1997)
This reminds me that failure isn’t the opposite of growth. It’s part of how you find your edge. Losing well is its own kind of skill.
1 Question For You
What have you learned from something that didn’t work out?
With thanks,
David
David
P.S. I’m learning to notice when I rush to conclusions. It helps to give things a little more time.
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