Chapter 4

After reading chapter 4 of Leading at the Edge, I thought the idea of stamina was also important to our daily life, so I would like to answer questions from Expedition Log in this entry.

1. Step back and take stock of your physical health. Are you taking care of yourself, as well as those who work for you? What more can you be doing to maintain your stamina as a leader?
   
   ---- I think I am taking care of myself, but I think I need to have more time to think about myself (my future?) because I did not have enough time to think about the subjects to take before winter term.
2. Think about a current challenge, change, or “summit” that you are facing. What, specifically, can you do to keep your perspective and avoid “summit fever”?
   
   ---- Sometimes I get trapped in “summit fever”, that I think I have to complete something and keep other things at the side, even when I am not facing challenges. It is not specific, but as overall, I have to forgive myself when I did not complete my goal. Also, giving the order of priority is another way to solve this problem.
3. Assess your emotional well-being and stress-resistance. Whom do you turn to when you need to vent? Identify a person, process, or activity that will alleviate and reenergize you.
   
   ---- Talking to my friends, taking bath, and cleaning up are the activities which I can resolve my stress. I do not know why, but when I get stressed with something, it makes me think that I have to clean my room and throw away everything.
4. Reflect on a time when you have made a significant mistake or faced a disappointment. Did you let your feelings of guilt or frustration distract you?
   
   ---- When I get stressed with something, I get easily feel guilt with everything I do. However, I try to think those mistakes will cause good effects afterwards.