Feb 25, 2020
SOLOCAST:
Empathy, mindfulness and humility. What's the humble power
alternative? In my
consulting work, I meet many people who have spent years agonizing
over something they’ve always wished they could
do. People always
have some thoughts of doing a personal or professional project —
like write a book, lose weight, start a business or join a
different social group — but they’re
stuck. They’re
too prideful to allow themselves the chance of looking silly
amongst their peers. Yes, in fact, in many ways pride is a form of
fear. The Protestant work ethic comes into play here in the
West. Prideful people seek attention in shadows
with envy. Humble people get attention because others shine the
light on them as good examples of behavior. By
definition, the ego is the consciousness of your self-identity. In
other words, ego is who you think you
are. Discover how to see the signs of pride creep. It
takes personal humility to keep ego in check so your strengths
don’t become weaknesses. To be humble is to be teachable. Take
your learning and apply it to something valuable. Share the love to
fill the needs of others. If anyone calls you names, remember, they
are looking at their own reflection and probably hate themselves.
Love them anyways cause “haters gonna hate.” Protect your
talent and value-add to the world by taking personal inventory of
your thoughts from time-to-time and see if pride is creeping in. If
pride’s creeping in, “creep” it back out with a dash of humility so
you can start something stupidly important.
RICHIE
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