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Choose your attitude
The Fish Philosophy is a great idea and the video was very motivational and makes you wish that all places worked with the Fish philosophy in mind. But it is kind of unrealistic, I mean, can you be that positive every day at work? I know that if I get a short amount of sleep the next day I am tired and am not all that positive. I guess that would run into the idea of "Choose your attitude," and if you're tired you can choose to make the best of being awake early or whatever. I'm just saying that for me, good luck. I'll probably just be in a not so positive mood. It's not that I'm in a bad mood, I'm just less responsive, not cheery/bubbly, etc..
Anyways, back to the Fish Philosophy. I think it would be a great concept to try to integrate into the classroom. Maybe not to the full extent, but give the students and teachers the main ideas and see if they can become more positive like the guys from the Seattle Fish Market. But give them the option. Some people are unable to always have that face on, and thats okay. But to try and become a more positive, upbeat, cheerful person is something everyone should strive for.
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After reading all of your posts, I have to leave my comment here for two reasons. I LOVE the picture and I'm surprised that you are cynical about Fish Philosophy. In some ways, I agree with you. Like I said in class, choosing my attitude when I'm in a bad mood seems near to impossible. However, I don't agree that it is ok to opt out. I think that these principles always have to be the goal and I accept that sometimes I will fall short. I know that we all will sometimes. I'm sure that there were days when the Fish Market had some people who weren't loving being there, too. But, as long as they were choosing to be at that level MOST of the time, I'm sure that it made a difference. Can I hold others to those standards? No, not formally but I can invite and reinvite and never give up because work is so much better when you enjoy being together!!
ReplyDeleteJust sharing my opinion...it IS ok not to agree with me!!
I definitely agree with what you are saying. I just know for some people in my life, I can picture them having a hard time leaving their less than positive attitudes at the door. I work as a waitress, and I find that I can be in a not so fantastic mood, but once I walk through the door, I put a smile on my face and make the best of it. (Plus, what I make in tips, is usually directly related to my personality).
ReplyDeleteI do like the FISH philosophy, and I think that it has definitely changed my thinking when I go to work now.