Talk About It

Every month we as a team get a chance to sit down face to face and talk things through. We discuss upcoming projects or demos, but we also have a chance to disclose our personal journey. Nothing can replace FACE TO FACE. It is my favorite method of communication because it leaves the least room for interpretation. You can hear how the person is speaking, you can see their body language, you can feel the energy they give off. It's all right there!

So why are so few of us willing share our journey at the meeting, face to face? I tell you it is difficult to share in front of a bunch of strangers, still possible but difficult. However we are not strangers, we are teammates. The more we talk about our life with each other the better we know one another and this then makes it EASIER to speak in front of everyone. We become more than just teammates, we become friends.

Whether it is positive or negative, what you talk about is important. It lets the rest of us in so we can have a better understanding of what you are going through. With understanding we can help, some of us have gone through something similar I am sure. I was there, my first year in the program I was terrified to say anything. "What could I possibly contribute to a conversation with 20 people in it?", but when I started I noticed the eyes looking at me and the ears listening to me. I was acknowledged and it got a little easier every time. I developed the skill through practice. Just like ANYTHING in kung fu or life in general, if you don't consistently practice it you will NOT improve.

I am thankful for everyone who attended, but especially for those who shared their journey yesterday. Let's make a good effort to share more next meeting!