I am in a constant state of personal development but sometimes I am more committed than at other times. It has generally been true that I am significantly more effective when I consistently pursuing my personal development.
I acknowledge that I will occasionally get caught up in "Looking Good" even though I know that one cannot look good and get better at the same time.
In fact, this is an ancient lesson:
Tao leaders, unaware of their virtue
Are truly virtuous.
The lesser person tries hard to look good
And is therefore not virtuous.
(Tao, 38)
It occurs to me that high performance individuals habituate to our strengths and accomplishments that are obvious to our peers and we focus instead, on the tiny details that occur to us as deficiencies. Under the microscope of our consciousness, we over emphasize these faults rather than appreciate them as opportunities.
It is important to be honest about opportunities for improvement and it's unrealistic to expect perfection. The Tao tells us that perfection is not natural. What is natural is to keep on growing.
I'm learning. A little more "excellent" is all I want. What are you open to?
MSS
It occurs to me that high performance individuals habituate to our strengths and accomplishments that are obvious to our peers and we focus instead, on the tiny details that occur to us as deficiencies. Under the microscope of our consciousness, we over emphasize these faults rather than appreciate them as opportunities.
It is important to be honest about opportunities for improvement and it's unrealistic to expect perfection. The Tao tells us that perfection is not natural. What is natural is to keep on growing.
I'm learning. A little more "excellent" is all I want. What are you open to?
MSS
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