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The single biggest trait that contributes to your growth.
The starting point
We are often excited at the idea of learning something new. We are excellent at identifying new skills and can visualize how they may change our life.
But, we tend to overlook where we are starting from because a realistic starting point is hard on our pride.
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The starting point
We are often excited at the idea of learning something new. We are excellent at identifying new skills and can visualize how they may change our life.
But, we tend to overlook where we are starting from because a realistic starting point is hard on our pride.
Pride stunts our growth
True humility allows you to plot Point A and accept that risk and failure are part of moving to Point B.
- On the other hand, pride allows us to say we are beginners, but not to accept the process of learning that involves risk and failure.
- Then pride tries to protect our ego by convincing us that the price of possible failure is too great to achieve something new.
Humility and growth
Humility brings growth. Pride is good at trying to convince us that we are not prideful.
Approach learning and growth with real humility. Accept that pride affects us all and will try to limit you. Failure is part of the process. Set aside your ego and simply move past the failure. Make adjustments, and continue the process anew.
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Diffusing difficult situations
- Avoiding challenging conversations allows room for assumptions and continuing negative behavior.
- Meet with the person to understand their concerns.
- Listen
Your attitude is crucial
Choose your words wisely
- Stay away from starting sentences with “you."
- Hear the other person out first. Don’t apologize, but acknowledge that there is a problem.
- Ask questions for clarity, and be sure that you understand all the facts before you proceed with a resolution.
- If you need to clear the a false accusation, do so concisely. You can say, “I would like to present information that may clear up this matter.”