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Microsoft & Amazon Jobs 🏗️, Mastering the Process 🎯, The Joy of the Journey

Microsoft & Amazon Jobs 🏗️, Mastering the Process 🎯, The Joy of the Journey

Micah Piippo
December 30, 2024

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When we reconnect ourselves with the pleasure of the “means,” as opposed to only focusing on the “ends,” we adopt a mindset more conducive not only to enjoyment, but to better results.

Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor

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In project management, it’s easy to focus on the finish line.

Deadlines. Milestones. Completion.

But what if the real career growth and joy came from mastering the process instead?

✅ Breaking down a complex project into actionable steps.
✅ Solving intricate logic puzzles with dependencies.
✅ Spotting and solving potential issues before they become problems.

These aren’t just tasks to check off.

They’re opportunities to flex your skills and experience the art of creating efficiency.

Here’s an example:

When building a project baseline, don’t rush it.

Instead, enjoy the process:

➡️ Craft a solid plan.
➡️ Explore task dependencies.
➡️ Optimize resource allocations.
➡️ Collaborate deeply with your team.

When everything aligns, knowing it’s the result of your expertise, it’s an unmatched feeling.

And here’s the best part:

When you fall in love with the how, the what becomes even more rewarding.

Focusing on the Process

Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude.

Act as a thoughtful Life Coach who specializes in mindfulness and process-oriented thinking. Compose a motivational guide to help an individual reconnect with the joy of engaging in the process rather than solely focusing on outcomes.

Provide strategies, supported by examples of how shifting focus to the "means" can enhance both personal satisfaction and productivity.

Structure your guidance as a step-by-step plan, with clear headings for each strategy, in a warm and encouraging tone to inspire a positive shift in mindset. Before you begin, ask me 3 questions to help improve your answer.