The quote "People don’t want what they ask for. They want what they believe that will get them" reminds me of Slavoj Zizek's quote: "We feel free because we lack the very language to articulate our unfreedom".
Interesting connection you made there. I didn't mean it in that way.
That being said, what I do mean is that we often lack the understanding (and therefore the language) to articulate what we truly want. In which case, the opressive system (if there is one) that takes our freedom is ourselves.
I really appreciate your reply, @Paulo. I believe you meant that if there isn't an external oppressive function, then the system's oppressive nature comes from oneself. I agree with that. However, in my view, you'll almost always encounter some form of oppression in the majority of business environments we operate in. Oppressive systems aren't binary; I've observed both oppressive and collaborative traits in companies where I've previously worked.
To me, the connection with Zizek's quote lies in the notion that if a manager is aware of this observation and exploits it for the company's benefit, then the manager is already contributing to oppression itself.
Appreciate the clarification, Ariel. I have to say -- I agree with every word you wrote. In fact, I think much of my writing here at The Hagakure speaks to this particular regard. :)
Thanks again for taking the time to offer your thoughts. 🙏
Great idea to overlay your ideal calendar on your real calendar to find where your attention goes!
It’s the same principle of Kanban -- make the work visible. 😊
Thanks for the comment!
"People don’t want what they ask for. They want what they believe that will get them."
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The quote "People don’t want what they ask for. They want what they believe that will get them" reminds me of Slavoj Zizek's quote: "We feel free because we lack the very language to articulate our unfreedom".
Interesting connection you made there. I didn't mean it in that way.
That being said, what I do mean is that we often lack the understanding (and therefore the language) to articulate what we truly want. In which case, the opressive system (if there is one) that takes our freedom is ourselves.
I really appreciate your reply, @Paulo. I believe you meant that if there isn't an external oppressive function, then the system's oppressive nature comes from oneself. I agree with that. However, in my view, you'll almost always encounter some form of oppression in the majority of business environments we operate in. Oppressive systems aren't binary; I've observed both oppressive and collaborative traits in companies where I've previously worked.
To me, the connection with Zizek's quote lies in the notion that if a manager is aware of this observation and exploits it for the company's benefit, then the manager is already contributing to oppression itself.
Appreciate the clarification, Ariel. I have to say -- I agree with every word you wrote. In fact, I think much of my writing here at The Hagakure speaks to this particular regard. :)
Thanks again for taking the time to offer your thoughts. 🙏