“It’s not what bothers you that is the problem, it’s what has stopped bothering you.” Larry Winget.
We all get used to our surroundings. The way things are done. The clunky process everyone works around. The behaviour nobody questions any more.
Over time, we stop noticing what would astonish a newcomer.
What are you tolerating that others would not?
Here’s a simple exercise:
When someone new joins your team, ask them to keep an ‘Astonishment Log’ for their first few weeks. Get them to jot down anything surprising, confusing, or just plain odd about how things work.
Then, review it together. You’ll uncover blind spots and habits that have quietly settled in; and maybe even rediscover your own sense of astonishment.
This week: Ask yourself… what have you stopped noticing?
My best wishes, Paul
