Jo big time, nice perspectives as usual and may Allah make us from those who internalize the admonitions given to Ibn Abbas.
I will say our shit shoveling could also make for a good experience and be more effective if we take time to see the (sometimes less obvious) benefits behind it. Taking meeting notes as the most junior guy for example has some real but undervalued benefits. Notable among which is that it trains you to be present in meetings, remember the most important details and summarize them in short but concise passages.
This sounds very easy peasy but it's a difficult and invaluable skill. Especially as you move up the ladder and your job is now almost exclusively attending different meetings on diverse topics (like 15 daily!) and making decisions based off the information you get form them or providing your takeaways to those who would. One who has had a few years of "shit shoveling" will definitely fare better than the one who hasn't.
So I say shovel that shit all day and have a nice experience while doing so.
It's how you write so articulately for me. barakaLlahu feekum!
Jo big time, nice perspectives as usual and may Allah make us from those who internalize the admonitions given to Ibn Abbas.
I will say our shit shoveling could also make for a good experience and be more effective if we take time to see the (sometimes less obvious) benefits behind it. Taking meeting notes as the most junior guy for example has some real but undervalued benefits. Notable among which is that it trains you to be present in meetings, remember the most important details and summarize them in short but concise passages.
This sounds very easy peasy but it's a difficult and invaluable skill. Especially as you move up the ladder and your job is now almost exclusively attending different meetings on diverse topics (like 15 daily!) and making decisions based off the information you get form them or providing your takeaways to those who would. One who has had a few years of "shit shoveling" will definitely fare better than the one who hasn't.
So I say shovel that shit all day and have a nice experience while doing so.
Happy world shit shoveling day!
Grüß
OOS
A good read as usual .
I really like the concepts you used when categorizing the kinds of people.
And yeah I agree one has to shove shit at some point .
But I guess my question is how much and how long would one have to do this .
Cos you could decide to shove for a while and just get stuck there
I learnt something beautiful this morning😁Barakalaufihi, May Almighty Allah increase you in Knowledge.
A very insightful read, especially on a Monday morning.
It gives a whole new way towards one's attitude to work.
Thank you, Hameed!
Such a beautiful and relatable piece
Barakallahu feekum
A lot of takeaways! Thank you Hameed for all these nuggets you throw our way.
Blessed 🙏
Very relatable, thank you 👌🏾. As Wale said, what's the limit to it? And is it possible for shit shovelling to be mistaken for bullying.
Thank you for this great piece Hameed!
As usual so much knowledge to take from here. Thank you Hameed ✨