How to Navigate Creative Tension Without Collapse in Hardship


Navigating creative tension without collapse—especially in times of hardship—is at the heart of Peter Senge’s Personal Mastery. It is also where many learners give up or retreat. We are not in hardship because of the vision. But if the vision remains clear for you, despite the hardship, you know you have a winner. Here’s how … Continue reading How to Navigate Creative Tension Without Collapse in Hardship

Eastern Philosophy Insights That Shape Senge’s Personal Mastery Discipline


Here is a distilled list of key points from Eastern philosophy—especially Buddhism, Taoism, and Zen—that Peter Senge draws upon to define the intent and practice of Personal Mastery in The Fifth Discipline: 1. Seeing Reality Clearly (Buddhism) “The ability to see reality clearly is central to wisdom.” 🔹 Personal Mastery → Clear, unflinching awareness of … Continue reading Eastern Philosophy Insights That Shape Senge’s Personal Mastery Discipline