It's not so much that they detract us though, it's just the delay they cause in the process of meeting the outcomes we desire. The question isn't whether we're going to screw up or not (we ALWAYS will), but whether you keep screwing up the same thing over and over again.
If you do, you know you're not learning anything from the mistakes you made and aren't growing.
Mitigating the delay in the screwing up process is what you may want to focus on, and it starts with these simple things:
- Self-awareness - being immediately aware of mistakes and creating change to correct them
- Discovering your strengths and capitalizing on them
- Surrounding yourself with great people who always call you to something bigger than what you would do on your own
- Committing your life purpose to something BIG
Have a blast today!
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ReplyDeleteI think that it is easy to realize and know when we make a mistake, or act in a way that is incongruent to us. But, by being present in the moment, and fully aware of it, you can prevent the mistake, alter it's course, so it's more of a positive, growing experiencee.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, mistakes make us who we are, make us stronger, more aware, and build character. After all, how can we be the unique individuals we are without reflecting on our lives, experiences, and challenges which in turn strengthen and develop our morals and values.
As Chiropractors, we must be life-long learners, and be the best at what we do. Empower all humanity to know that an optimal life should be valued and well deserved.
This past weekend I attended a chiropractic seminar that not only asked us to step up to the plate, but to not be afraid of the mistakes that we were about to make. It reminded me of how challenging (but rewarding) it can sometimes be to channel fear into something calm and serving.
ReplyDeleteAs Chiropractors, we work from an inside-out mindset, yet when faced with challenges, do we revert to an outside-in mentality? Do we look for the easy target to blame - our staff, our patients, even our profession - rather than look at ourselves? How empowering is it to falsely rely on the deeds of others to dictate your success? Not very...
ReplyDeleteIt takes a strong, confident and humble person to not only acknowledge when they have made a mistake, but to take responsibility and make corrections. Knowing that your success ( or lack thereof ) is determined solely by you should empower you to do more, try harder, get back up each and every time you stumble...and know that ultimately, success comes from you, not to you.
Educate your patients, train your staff and realize that even you are never too old to learn.