Strangely enough in another life, we came to the realization that just focusing on what needed to be fixed wasn't good enough. You had to also pay attention to what you were doing right and keep those things going as you worked on things that that needed improvement.
That's why the term "critique" was dumped and "after action review" was instituted. In an AAR you spent an equal amount of time on the things that went well as you did on the things you needed to improve upon. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sandra Clark Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 6:29 AM To: 'The Horn List' Subject: Re: [Hornlist] playing after appendectomy <I made a diary for all the recovering process. This way, instead of thinking about the problems and the lost time, I could anotate all the progress. If you keep your mind busy will be easier > This is a brilliant idea! Many horn players focus on the mistakes...the things we want to be better. But in a situation like this (well, the situation of LIFE, really), we'll do better by focusing on our progress, and how to make recovery swifter, better, and more fruitful. Thank you Ricardo, for this needed reminder of how to maintain improvement. I stay on these lists for just these kinds of wise nuggets that show up regularly...usually just when I need them! Sandra Toledo, Ohio _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/bgross%40airmail.ne t _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
