Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) works best when we:

1. Are honest
2. Are sincere
3. Delete the negative information in our brains.

Being honest means observing our problems objectively, figuring out what we don’t know, and having a clear picture of the current status. It’s easier to be honest if we don’t judge ourselves harshly.

Humility is also essential to being honest. If we feel like we know everything and are too proud or selfish, or if we are too stuck in our ego, then we cannot see ourselves clearly and cannot do PDCA effectively.

We won’t have the power to overcome our inner obstacles, however, without sincerity. That’s the engine that takes us from one step to the next.

But that engine will not have fuel if it is siphoned away by negative information about ourselves or the situation. Our brains cannot work optimally for a goal when it’s filled with negative information. The only way to delete negative information is by “purifying” it. To purify information, look at it, admit that you have it, and then release it with a desire for improvement.

As you can see, the characteristics society commonly admires are essential for successful PDCA. Cultivating them will improve every aspect of our lives.

In a traditional Native American story, an elderly chief tells a child about two wolves—
a good wolf and an evil wolf. He asks, “If these two wolves went into battle, which do you think will win?” Watch this short animation to learn the answer. Please share your thoughts in the comments.

In this short inspirational tale based on Ilchi Lee’s lectures, a chief of a Native American tribe tells the story of two wolves. If a good wolf and a bad wolf were in battle, which would win and why?

We all know about the power of positive thinking, but did you know that just showing interest in something makes a positive difference? In this short inspirational animation derived from Ilchi Lee’s lectures, see what happens when you take an interest in and send love even to an inanimate onion. It’s easy to see how the power of interest can change the world.

We all know about the power of positive thinking, but did you know that just showing interest in something makes a positive difference? In this short inspirational animation derived from Ilchi Lee’s lectures, see what happens when you take an interest in and send love even to an inanimate onion. It’s easy to see how the power of interest can change the world.