I’ve always hated the phrase “go fast and break things” there is an arrogance to it. In education we say “go slow so we can go fast” meaning carefully lay the groundwork and build a culture that will allow all students to feel safe, heard and able to learn.
Yes. I’ve learned a lot over the years how the “move fast / break things” mentality is inherently part of a dominant culture mindset and leaves key people behind.
Thanks for the ketchup image—very helpful in several circles/systems I’m involved in right now. Also this: “I don’t have time to go looking for my Nuance Filter in the pile of laundry I’m working through”
I loved this a lot for many many reasons. But for now, I'll just share that I lived with a 90-year-old English woman who keeps ketchup in the pantry, next to the Malt vinegar. I assume for fish and chips? She obviously knows something about longevity...
Have you read the book, Another Way, by Lewis, Williams and Baker? Similar ideas. You'd like it. It is what the pastors and elders at Quest are trying to use.
BTW--Great phot. That looks like a magical place:)
I enjoyed the energy, but also this rich conversation. It supports my years of living in other contexts as a minority. In Mexico for a decade. In Spain. In the Middle East. Among Muslims. The thing of it is, my anecdotal experience is once we get past the superficial things of where to store ketchup, or hummus as the case may be, connecting across these cultural differences, and when you find the humanity of another person in another culture, it just changes everything. It would be safe to say too that I just get bored in homogenous silos.
I enjoyed your First Draft Energy and the ideas you shared. I am an in the fridge person, I will be on the lookout for a pantry person. 👀
Thank you!
really good.
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Interesting thought experiment! I have never known anyone who didn't keep ketchup in the fridge.
Me neither!
I’ve always hated the phrase “go fast and break things” there is an arrogance to it. In education we say “go slow so we can go fast” meaning carefully lay the groundwork and build a culture that will allow all students to feel safe, heard and able to learn.
Yes. I’ve learned a lot over the years how the “move fast / break things” mentality is inherently part of a dominant culture mindset and leaves key people behind.
You did a great job with this. Now, I’m thinking about ketchup. Also, I love your matchy, matchy, T-shirts. I need one!
Thanks for the ketchup image—very helpful in several circles/systems I’m involved in right now. Also this: “I don’t have time to go looking for my Nuance Filter in the pile of laundry I’m working through”
I was very proud of that phrase, so thank you for noticing! 🥰
I loved this a lot for many many reasons. But for now, I'll just share that I lived with a 90-year-old English woman who keeps ketchup in the pantry, next to the Malt vinegar. I assume for fish and chips? She obviously knows something about longevity...
In all the years I’ve talked about this, you’re the first person to reference a pantry person!!! They exist!!
Thanks for reading and letting me know you liked it.
Good stuff.
Have you read the book, Another Way, by Lewis, Williams and Baker? Similar ideas. You'd like it. It is what the pastors and elders at Quest are trying to use.
BTW--Great phot. That looks like a magical place:)
Have not heard of that book—will check it out! Location is like home away from home! 🥰
Thank you Jen! Great food for thought.
Thanks for reading!
I enjoyed the energy, but also this rich conversation. It supports my years of living in other contexts as a minority. In Mexico for a decade. In Spain. In the Middle East. Among Muslims. The thing of it is, my anecdotal experience is once we get past the superficial things of where to store ketchup, or hummus as the case may be, connecting across these cultural differences, and when you find the humanity of another person in another culture, it just changes everything. It would be safe to say too that I just get bored in homogenous silos.
By the way, I love your writing.