EPISODE #8 - How To See What Others Don't See? (OBSERVE)
Description
Yes, it is possible to see things that may not be visible in ordinary circumstances. All it takes is to practice reflecting on life endeavors. Observe yours and other people's behavior. Question as to why people do what they do... Basically, pay attention to details.
It is an art to take yourself out of the current context and reflect on matters that have long term implications. Why should you bother doing this? Because long term strategies always win over short term mindset. It opens a worldview that could take you to "high" places. You will be able to see the "bigger picture".
Observe the world beyond your current emotions to see the "unseen". Below is a break down of the word OBSERVE for better understanding:
O - Organize your thoughts: With a confused and conflicted mindset, it is hard to reflect and observe.
B - Build an "unbiased" mindset: There is a lot of noise out there and most of them are judged by your personal interest. Try to take yourself out of the "moment".
S - Sort Data: You will collect a ton of reflections and observations in your life. Try your best to only pay attention to what matters to you and more importantly to things that can have realistic and practical results in your life.
E - Envision what others can't see: Everyone can see the obvious. Try to see things that are hidden. And you can do it by reserving specific times in your day to reflect on things that occurred during that day and take a note of it.
R - Read between the lines: Pay particular attention to things that are not said. Or try to understand the signals given to you by others. And this can be accomplished by being sensitive to people's emotions.
V - Validate your data/idea: After coming to conclusions about your own observances, try to share it with close friends and receive their feedback. You will be delighted with their discoveries.
E - Estimate: After observing, sorting, sharing, and validating, it is time to act now. Don't wait for a perfect scenario. An observation is only valuable if you learn from it and implement it in your life. Observation without implementation remains in our imagination only...




