John J.A. Jannone

34: On Weiqui

jannone — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:26:54 +0000

Every move changes the entire board
So slow down
And let go of strategy

33: On Action

jannone — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:01:34 +0000

Doing should be about doing.
Talking should be about talking.

32: On Moving Away from Will

jannone — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:51:15 +0000

Beginners make rational decisions
Through willed use of their rational faculties

Experts make no decisions
They simply act

Therefore, the beginner requires conscious will
Part of becoming an expert is learning to dispense with it

31: On Conflict

jannone — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:48:51 +0000

Conflict
In itself
Is not to be avoided

Combat
is to be avoided
whenever possible

Angry conflict
is to be avoided
at all costs

Combat in anger
is the definition of violence
and is totally unnecessary

30: On Problem Solving

jannone — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:30:40 +0000

Many problems have best rational solutions
That we lack the time or tools to discover
It is for these problems that we train our intuition

29: On Efficiency

jannone — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:29:08 +0000

A democratic decision making process Is efficient in implementation And inefficient in operation A consensus decision making process Is very efficient in implementation And very inefficient in operation A collective decision making process Is totally inefficient in implementation And totally … Continue reading →

28: On Service

jannone — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:26:40 +0000

When group members serve themselves The group dissolves When group members serve each other There are leaders and factions When group members serve the group goal There is progress When the group has more than one goal There is more … Continue reading →

27: On Coordination and Collaboration

jannone — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:25:55 +0000

Coordinated activity
Can be very beautiful
But it is not collaboration

26: On Coordination

jannone — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:23:57 +0000

How I believe
you believe
I believe
I should act

Is the basis of getting along

25: On Leaders

jannone — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:50:31 +0000

A leader is often an excellent substitute
For a group that functions well
But a group that learns to not need a leader
Is much more versatile