Induced Discipline
Sacrifice and discipline are important qualities to our survival and the survival of those we care about. These traits are even more important during a pandemic, where the risk of not following guidance can result in the loss of human life. While COVID-19 and the events surrounding this horrific plague are beyond tragic, I believe there are some important lessons to be learned, and/or emphasized: Stay centered on the big picture and what truly matters: Facing a life and death situation can put things in perspective. Recognizing that non-life and death matters are insignificant can help us ensure we are focused on what truly matters. In our project work, there will be many challenges that surface. Understanding how to cut through the minutia that can sometimes cloud our vision is important in all we do. In addition, our role as project leaders is to also help others stay focused on the big picture. Focus on the necessities: Food and other shortages have caused most of us to rethink mea...