Most likely you’ve read or listened to work by Stephen Covey. His seventh habit of highly effective people is “sharpen the saw”. In his metaphor people are the saw, and we sharpen ourselves as we develop regular habits of emotional, physical, and spiritual renewal. This ultimately makes us more mature and effective in our lives. As with a saw or knife, when we are dull emotionally, physically, or spiritually, it takes more effort to accomplish our work. Dull skills are not as precise or prone to create the results we desire. Covey’s advice is excellent; Invest time in these areas of your life through reflection, reading, experiences, discussions, etc.
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