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As Noam Chomsky says, it is useful to distinguish between our visions (“the conception of a future society that animates what we actually do”) and our goals (“the choices and tasks that are within reach”).
Sense and Solidarity
Jean Drèze
Here's an antidote to micromanagement:
- Do work that's great, not just good enough
- Proactively communicate progress & problems
Their anxiety is filling the gap in your performance.
Close it, and you'll open up space for yourself.
Your Boss Is a Coward An...
@dklineii on Twitter
It was a bit like saying that the speed limit on this road is 60 kilometres per hours, so there are two speeds consistent with it: speeds up to 60 kilometres, and then also speeds up to 120, provided the drivers take a break after three or four hours. Or, the limit for allowed alcohol levels in your blood is 0.08 per cent, so you can have 0.08 when you drive or 0.2 if you make sure to sober up afterwards.
Overshoot
Wim Carton, Andreas Malm
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