Dear HRs
The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever.
The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.
To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish. The frozen fish brought lower rice.
So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little trashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive.
Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Because the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish. So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem?
How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan? To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state.
The fish are challenged.
As soon as you reach your goals, such as finding a wonderful mate, starting a successful company, paying off your debts or whatever, you might lose your passion. You don't need to work so hard so you relax. Like the Japanese fish problem, the best solution is simple.
L. Ron Hubbard observed it in the early 1950's. "Man thrives, oddly enough, only in the presence of a challenging environment."
The Benefits of a Challenge - The more intelligent, persistent and competent you are, the more you enjoy a good problem. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are happy. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have fun.
You are alive!
Recommendations - Instead of avoiding challenges jump into them. Beat the heck out of them. Enjoy the game. If your challenges are too large or too numerous, do not give up. Failing makes you tired.
Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more knowledge, more help. Don't create success and lie in it. You have resources, skills and abilities to make a difference. Put a shark in your tank and see how far you can really go!
Thanks
Dilnaz
From India, Bangalore
4The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever.
The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.
To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish. The frozen fish brought lower rice.
So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little trashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive.
Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Because the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish. So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem?
How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan? To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state.
The fish are challenged.
As soon as you reach your goals, such as finding a wonderful mate, starting a successful company, paying off your debts or whatever, you might lose your passion. You don't need to work so hard so you relax. Like the Japanese fish problem, the best solution is simple.
L. Ron Hubbard observed it in the early 1950's. "Man thrives, oddly enough, only in the presence of a challenging environment."
The Benefits of a Challenge - The more intelligent, persistent and competent you are, the more you enjoy a good problem. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are happy. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have fun.
You are alive!
Recommendations - Instead of avoiding challenges jump into them. Beat the heck out of them. Enjoy the game. If your challenges are too large or too numerous, do not give up. Failing makes you tired.
Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more knowledge, more help. Don't create success and lie in it. You have resources, skills and abilities to make a difference. Put a shark in your tank and see how far you can really go!
Thanks
Dilnaz
From India, Bangalore
Dear Dilnaz. I am pretty sure that almost all will share your view. But I am of dissent view: LIFE AS A CHALLENGE CROSS IT AND LIFE AS A BED OF ROSES EXPLORE IT. regards
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Simply suberb Dilnaz. I agree that when we get what we want we get into a zone called as comfort zone where life is good but not great. Most of the times good is the enemy of great Cheers! :)
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
Hi Dilnaz,
Thanks for sharing this lovely story...i use this example extensively in my workshops...
Well.. this can be interpreted in a different way as the thread of discussions was on Challenge..
As observed in above example..Fish were fresh & lively because of presence of Shark in the Tank!! which in other words...means that their life is at stake..
Similarly to succeed in our professional life where we sometimes tend to get complacent..then we need to ask
.." Do you have a shark in your life?...
.........................
Cheers,
Rajat
From India, Pune
Thanks for sharing this lovely story...i use this example extensively in my workshops...
Well.. this can be interpreted in a different way as the thread of discussions was on Challenge..
As observed in above example..Fish were fresh & lively because of presence of Shark in the Tank!! which in other words...means that their life is at stake..
Similarly to succeed in our professional life where we sometimes tend to get complacent..then we need to ask
.." Do you have a shark in your life?...
.........................
Cheers,
Rajat
From India, Pune
Dear friends.
Namaskar.
Since there is overwhelming support for challengeability, I was thinking that some one might have posted the formula. As no one has posted, I think it is apprpriate to post the formula. the challengers repeat the formula SWOT(Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, Threats). My own challengeabilty score is as under:
Assets/liabilities--------------Maximum rating------------My self rating
1Strengths-----------------------+100 0
2.Weaknesses----------------- -100 -50
3.Opportunities--------------- +100 +75
4. Threats----------------------- -100 -100
__________________________________________________ _______
Total challengeability score +200 -75
Now you may check up your challengeabilty score
regards
From India, Delhi
Namaskar.
Since there is overwhelming support for challengeability, I was thinking that some one might have posted the formula. As no one has posted, I think it is apprpriate to post the formula. the challengers repeat the formula SWOT(Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, Threats). My own challengeabilty score is as under:
Assets/liabilities--------------Maximum rating------------My self rating
1Strengths-----------------------+100 0
2.Weaknesses----------------- -100 -50
3.Opportunities--------------- +100 +75
4. Threats----------------------- -100 -100
__________________________________________________ _______
Total challengeability score +200 -75
Now you may check up your challengeabilty score
regards
From India, Delhi
Let me post it again
CHALLENGEABILITY
Assets/liabilities Maximum marks .My self assessment
1.Srengths .+100 0
2.Weaknesses -100 . ..-50
3.Opportunities ...+100 +75
4.Threats .-100 .-100
_______________________________________
Total ..200 ......-75
Is it clear now?
regards
From India, Delhi
CHALLENGEABILITY
Assets/liabilities Maximum marks .My self assessment
1.Srengths .+100 0
2.Weaknesses -100 . ..-50
3.Opportunities ...+100 +75
4.Threats .-100 .-100
_______________________________________
Total ..200 ......-75
Is it clear now?
regards
From India, Delhi
THanks for your interest. Let me explain. I have no strength to challenge. So I awarded myself 0 out of +100. I have several weaknesses.So I have awarded myself -50 0ut of -100. I do have many opportunities around me. So I have awarded +75 out of+100. Always I have threats. So I have awarded myself -100 0ut of -100. This totals to -75.
To be challenger one assesses himself under these four heads. Strengths and opportunities are assets of a person where as weaknesses and threats are liablities. Balancing my assets and liabilities in my personalty I come to the conclusion that my score is -75.
An ideal challenger ought to have a score of +200 means only strengths and opportunities and no weaknesses and threats.
Is it clear now?
regards
From India, Delhi
To be challenger one assesses himself under these four heads. Strengths and opportunities are assets of a person where as weaknesses and threats are liablities. Balancing my assets and liabilities in my personalty I come to the conclusion that my score is -75.
An ideal challenger ought to have a score of +200 means only strengths and opportunities and no weaknesses and threats.
Is it clear now?
regards
From India, Delhi
Namaskar friends. Is none else is interested in assessing his/her challengeability score? To challenge or accept a challenge strategy is more important than material assets. am I right? regards
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
oh fatyma! I was confusing you with noor fatima. So I had not welcomed you. Now I see that you are from my neighbour country and you are most welcome to participate. regards
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Hi all,
Change is what keeps us fresh & innovative..
Change is what keeps us from getting stale..
Change is what keeps us young and from being pale..
Dr Mahanta,
Appreciate your thoughts on Challengeability rating by self on SWOT..it being a personal rating many of us may not get the accurate picture..do you have any solutions/ideas for this?
Thanks,
Rajat
Reference to shark in our life is very pertinent..because they truly get you of comfort zone..n make you think hard/creative thinking...i remember one of my ex-bosses was a very tough taskmaster..like a shark..though hated him initially but subsequently he truly brought a change in me...
So my advise to you all is thank your stars if you have one..if not.. look for one!!
Regards,
Rajat
From India, Pune
Change is what keeps us fresh & innovative..
Change is what keeps us from getting stale..
Change is what keeps us young and from being pale..
Dr Mahanta,
Appreciate your thoughts on Challengeability rating by self on SWOT..it being a personal rating many of us may not get the accurate picture..do you have any solutions/ideas for this?
Thanks,
Rajat
Reference to shark in our life is very pertinent..because they truly get you of comfort zone..n make you think hard/creative thinking...i remember one of my ex-bosses was a very tough taskmaster..like a shark..though hated him initially but subsequently he truly brought a change in me...
So my advise to you all is thank your stars if you have one..if not.. look for one!!
Regards,
Rajat
From India, Pune
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