I think we really need to look into some of the saying like 'killing two birds with one stone' to some it means using limited resources to get the highest result ama Ujanja.
To me?
It really implies 'greed', 'glutton', 'laziness', 'opportunist' it sounds the same as 'striking while the rod is hot'
This statements do not appreciate the need to be prepared, patience, hard work, professionalism.
I dont think we should sell this to our kids, may be something like 'killing one bird with two stones' can work because this promotes artistry, working on your craft until you perfect the art to realize its potential.
If you throw one stone and miss, it doesn't mean you are not good enough but that you have another chance and that you can improve on your shot!!!!
Allowing yourself to make mistakes while at it.
words ngumu ngumu kama 'resilience' will start making sense.
Hahaha, simple but truly witty.
ReplyDeleteBut don't you think the "one stone for two birds" phrase advocates for reaping the best from every chance?
I feel it implies being aware of ones environment such that every opportunity is totalised or maximised for that matter?
But I must add that attitude is critical in dissecting the phrase and just like the Good Book, this phrase is prone to subjective interpretation...including negative interpretation.
Sam Gituku.
Interesting...I never thought of those phrases as anything but a positive encouragement for preparedness. In order to "kill two birds with one stone" one would have to had to develop a certain level of skill and knowledge. Same for "striking while the iron is hot". In fact, that particular phrase is a reference to the skill of precision that a blacksmith/metal worker/swordsmith needed to have, in order to create a perfect metal instrument/weapon, by striking the metal at precisely the right moment after patiently heating it. If the metal was struck too early then the metal would simply break apart. If it was struck too late, the metal worker would not be able to shape the hardened metal, and would have to start again or throw the metal away.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I understand your perspective and certainly subscribe to development of one's craft/gift. Great things come to those who wait....for the right moment