Why do we innovate new ideas? Because, inefficiencies are frustrating and time-consuming. And, we don’t like to waste time, do we? I suppose that is why we don’t cut steak with a spoon.
Saving time underpins all human endeavors, and for good reason. We recognize that, all things being equal, getting the job done with a better idea saves time. We needed a better plan, so we invented one. Now, we get through the steak more easily now because we have a Kramer knife than our spoon.
What makes Bob Kramer’s knives so special? The best materials, the best forgings, and the best hammering certainly matter most. But, how did Bob come by those hallmarks of his reputation?
He began with desire – his expression of need. Then, he created a plan, or intention. His plan was to create the finest cutlery in the world based on historical examples.
Therefore, Bob needed to gather knowledge of materials, forging, and hammering from the best sources. He studied swordsmiths from Japan. Then, he began practicing – action tantamount to religion. After trial and error, Bob did not give up because he hit a roadblock. He innovated on an individual level to reach his goal.
Today, Kramer is the best. Bob took our long-held, time-saving solution to steak, expressed his individualism, and made a more excellent and completely unique knife. His cutlery is not only consistently excellent, but also artistically beautiful and surgically precise.
Has my Kramer Corollary reminded you of the Open Stance process where we turn Need into efficiency? I could give a hundred other examples of specific intent, and every achievement process will sound the same. However, I wanted to “Cut to the chase” with a knife metaphor.
Perhaps, you may finally be able to “Cut the cord” tethering you to your golf instruction-based spoon. Spooning is comfortable, but forking is more rewarding. Fork off and find your own solution to the Open Stance knife. Cut through all the bad instruction, and do some Davy Crockett stuff with your Open Stance.
Open your stance, and play golf.
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
