Category: OCOD Podcast
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Hexagram 36: Diminishing of the Light
Hexagram 36: Diminishing of the Light I. The Oracle A. Interpretation of Hexagram Thirty-Six Hexagram thirty-six is associated with the concept of “Diminishing of the Light,” which suggests retreating and hiding one’s true intellectual position. This notion is akin to the Sun occasionally hiding its brilliance, suggesting that a superior person should do the…
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Hexagram 26: The Wisdom of Controlled Power
Hexagram 26: The Wisdom of Controlled Power Guidance from a Business Advisor to an Adept I. The Oracle A. Hexagram 26 – Great Accumulating This is not about hoarding for the sake of having—it’s about accumulating with purpose. The power of restraint, discipline, and timing. You don’t harvest before the crop is ripe, and…
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Setting Long-Term Objectives in Strategic Management Modeling
Setting Long-Term Objectives in Strategic Management Modeling Introduction Setting long-term objectives is a fundamental component of strategic management modeling. These objectives provide a clear direction for an organization, aligning efforts with overarching goals while ensuring sustained growth and competitiveness. Long-term objectives act as a roadmap, guiding decision-making, resource allocation, and performance assessment. Importance of…
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Hexagram 63, After Completion, with a business management perspective:
Hexagram 63, After Completion, with a business management perspective: After Completion: Sustaining Success in Business In business, achieving a milestone is only part of the journey—what comes next determines long-term success. Hexagram 63, After Completion (Ji Ji), reminds us that while things may seem settled, challenges still exist. Just as water moves over fire,…
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Hexagram 20, Contemplation
Hexagram 20, Contemplation with business organization and management principles, aligning with The Future: 2027: The Power of Contemplation in Business Strategy In business, as in life, taking a step back to observe can provide the clarity needed to move forward with confidence. Hexagram 20, Contemplation (View), teaches us the value of strategic observation, emphasizing…
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Hexagram 28: Great Excess in Business, Life, and Society
Hexagram 28: Great Excess in Business, Life, and Society By James Byrd, MBA Understanding Hexagram 28: The Warning & The Opportunity In the ancient wisdom of the I Ching, Hexagram 28—Great Excess or Preponderance of the Great—signals a time when structural overload threatens collapse, yet also presents an opportunity for renewal. Imagine a roof…
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Hexagram 2: The Receptive
Hexagram 2: The Receptive By: James Byrd I. The Oracle A. Hexagram Overview Hexagram 2 is Kun or Field. Alternate translations include The Receptive, Acquiesce, or Natural Flow. Both the lower and upper trigrams are identical, representing earth or field energy, which emphasizes receptivity and nurturing. B. The Judgment The Receptive brings about sublime…
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Hexagram 14: Great Possessing
Hexagram 14: Great Possessing By: James Byrd I. The Oracle A. Hexagram Fourteen is called Da You, or Great Possessing. Various interpretations include Possession in Great Measure or The Great Possession. The lower trigram is Qian: force or heaven, and the upper trigram is Li: radiance or fire. B. The Judgment Possession in Great…
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H-1 The Dragon Hides in a Drop of Water.
This passage offers a deep and poetic interpretation of Hexagram 1, “The Creative”, focusing on the principles of power, balance, and self-preparation. The imagery and language you use—connecting the vastness of heaven with the grounded-ness of earth—emphasize a key theme of the hexagram: the interplay of forces above and below. This is a…
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Hexagram 57: The Gentle
Hexagram 57: The Gentle By: James Byrd I. The Oracle A. Name and Structure Hexagram 57 is called Xun, or Ground. Alternate interpretations include The Gentle, The Penetrating Wind, and Calculations. Both the lower and upper trigrams are identical, representing Xun: ground or wind. B. The Judgment The Gentle. Success comes through what is…