The Gifts of Imperfection | Book Series

Overview:

A motivational and inspiring guide to wholehearted living, rather than just the average self-help book, with this groundbreaking work Brené Brown, Ph.D., bolsters the self-esteem and personal development process through her characteristic heartfelt, honest storytelling. With original research and plenty of encouragement, she explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an “imperfect” life and embracing living authentically. Brown’s “ten guideposts”  are benchmarks for authenticity that can help anyone establish a practice for a life of honest beauty—a perfectly imperfect life.

Now more than ever, we all need to cultivate feelings of self-worth, as well as acceptance and love for ourselves. In a world where insults, criticisms, and fears are spread too generously alongside messages of unrealistic beauty, attainment, and expectation, we look for ways to “dig deep” and find truth and gratitude in our lives. A new way forward means we can’t hold on too tightly to our own self-defeating thoughts or the displaced pain in our world. Instead, we can embrace the imperfection.

Author:  

Brené Brown

Published In:

27 August 2010

Crystal Methods | Glossary

Definition:

Crystal method is an agile software development approach that focuses primarily on people and their interactions when working on a project rather than on processes and tools. Alistair believed that the people’s skills and talents as well as the way they communicate has the biggest impact on the outcome of the project.

Crystal Method is based on two fundamental assumptions:

  • Teams can streamline their processes as their work and become a more optimised team
  • Projects are unique and dynamic and require specific methods

Further Reading:

Book: Agile Software Development by Alistair Cockburn