Tech — Work — Ramblings

by Mike Kalvas

202106241524 Sharpen the saw and grow

One final habit from 202106221713 Seven habits of highly effective people that is ubiquitous to all aspects of life and each of the habits in their own right. Sharpening the saw and growing is all about trying to continuously improve ourselves.1

We should strive to balance and renew our resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable, long-term, highly effective lifestyle. Ways we can do this are exercising, meditation or yoga, reading, and community involvement.1

Sharpening the saw is a form of a positive 202110231516 Feedforward loop where each action enables us to compound our further efforts in personal improvement. This loop consists of three basic components: learn, commit, and do. Continuing along this upward spiral will propel one further along a path of personal freedom, security, wisdom, and power.1

Ernest Hemingway once said,

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self.

  1. Covey, S. R. (2004). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Restoring the character ethic (Rev. ed.). Free Press. ↩ ↩2 ↩3