Week 1A
What comes easily may still matter
An ordinary ability is worth noticing, too.
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Ordinary moments.
Something worth noticing.
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Week 1B
Name the action, not the compliment
A short practice for recognizing an everyday ability.
Read this reflectionWeek 2A
Being good at it is not the same as wanting it
Recognize an ability without automatically adding a responsibility.
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A little room for a strength of your own
Try a smaller, chosen version of something you can do.
Read this reflectionWeek 3A
An interest does not need a business plan
You can explore something before deciding what it is for.
Read this reflectionWeek 3B
Try the smallest version
A few minutes can be enough for a first look.
Read this reflectionWeek 4A
Your talents do not have to earn your place
Notice what you contribute without making usefulness a requirement.
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One thing worth carrying forward
Keep an observation, not a performance review.
Read this reflectionOptional Week 5A
What deserves another look?
One familiar question, approached from today's experience.
Read this reflectionOptional Week 5B
Keep it, pause it, or let it go
Not every useful exploration needs a continuing project.
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