Weekly Highlights #33
The content we consume can consume us, if we are not mindful enough. In this period of information overload and analysis paralysis, The ‘Weekly Highlights’ collects the 3, most valuable pieces of content I have come across during the week, and packages them in a single page, with some notes and key highlights, so to foster mindful and intentional consumption of content, which can truly add value to our life.
Intentional content consumption, in an era in which the amount of content we expose ourselves to can consume us, if we are not mindful enough. 🐘
May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
- Nelson Mandela
Self worth theory has its roots in the belief that in order to eradicate procrastination we need to first understand the deep psychological reasons for which we procrastinate. And in effect, as dr. Voge points out in the beginning of this Ted Talk, procrastination is a rather predictable and physiological defense mechanism we are all subject to. This reminds me of this video on procrastination by Pietro Boselli.
Performance = Ability = Self Worth
Procrastination is a mechanism to try to defend our self worth, as many of us tie their self worth to their performance and ability. But is this really worth it? Is it worth it to identify ourselves with how well we do at a university exam, or at a work project? “Too many mind”.
From trying to identify the origin of the knee pain using some simple tests (e.g. Faber test, ankle dorsiflexion test), all the way to performing some corrective exercises based on the possible source of the pain. This video from Squat University presents a user friendly step by step approach to resolving (non-serious) knee pain and trying to figure out whether the pain is due to tendonitis or patellofemoral pain.
Step 1 - Proper Evaluation of Knee Pain
How to (each link jumps to the section of the video in which the topic is explained)→
First thing first, we will look at movement (movement evaluation).
Perform some repetitions of bodyweight squat
Perform some repetitions of single leg squat (do the progression you are able to)
Next, we go from the bottom of the body (starting from ankles mobility) up to understand the possible source of the pain.
5 Inch Wall Test - on both side (use fist as a measure if you don't have a ruler)
Faber test (test for hip extension and external rotation)
Hip coordination evaluation phase
Then repeat initial tests (squat and single leg squat) + perform double leg jumps + single leg jumps
Corrective exercise section of the video + retests starts here.
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With this article published on 1961, Prentice presents a view on the concept of leadership which lays the foundation for what leadership is considered today. Leadership as a learning and growth tool, where there is careful balance between excessive authority and anarchy. A concept of leadership in which everyone “rows” in the same direction, and where human relationships are valued above everything else. A democratic leadership.
"A great leader’s unique achievement is a human and social one which stems from his understanding of his fellow workers."
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“But in the long run an effective leader will be aware of the need to balance dependence with independence, constraint with autonomy, so that the inevitable psychological consequences of taking orders do not loom too large.”
This reminds me of Carl Roger’s view of human relationships and the importance of being “received”.
Quote of the week
“The problem is not to find the answer, it’s to face the answer.”
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