Developing the Courage to Be Imperfect
Developing the courage for imperfection
Title: Developing the Courage to Be Imperfect
Author: Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer
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You may be feeling insecure and unsure of your next move. You
might have been trying your best to change. Or, you might not
have seen any significant changes in your behavior or in your
thinking since you started your earnest efforts.
Don't give up! Don't worry! Positive change, like anything else,
takes time and practice. In the meanwhile, I encourage you to
develop the courage to be imperfect. With this ever-increasing
courage, you'll be in a better position to focus your energies
on your present that you can influence rather than worry about
your past that you cannot change nor your future that you cannot
control.
To help you get on your way, here is a list of items to consider:
· Human perfection is impossible; the pursuit of it is not.
· We need to be encouraged to stay on the path of perfection.
The motivation does not come naturally.
· We also need to focus on abilities, not on our inabilities.
· The self-evaluation that comes with trying to be better than
others brings with it the fear of making mistakes.
· Anticipating the dangers of making mistakes makes us
error-prone.
· Too many relationships are mistake-centered.
· Too many relationships are based on fault-finding.
· Realize your limits and don't try to correct or change too
many things at once.
· Develop your personal strengths and worth.
· Complete the circle: Mutual respect begins by valuing yourself.
· Pursue your ambitions, but avoid giving or receiving fierce
competition, discouragement, unrealistically high standards, and
overambitious.
· Set your course while remembering that you're a normal,
average, imperfect human being.
Remember: When you maximize your potential, everyone wins. When
you don't, we all lose.
© MMIV, Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
About the author:
Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer,
conducts seminars, lectures, and writes articles on his theme:
"... helping you maximize your potential." He may be reached at
http://eagibbs.usana.com; at
www.executiveandgrouptravel.blogspot.com; at eagibbs@ureach.com,
or at 502-386-1175.
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