Entropy Busters® Series
Knocking Off the Training Wheels
Volume 2 | Number 11 | November 2019
Knocking Off the Training Wheels
Recently, I attended two industry functions and spent several days with other consultants, advisors and strategists. It's always great to be around other smart people. It makes you elevate your own game.
However, there can be a downside to meeting with these professionals.
Here is what happened to me. I got frustrated and discouraged. I looked around me and felt disillusioned and thought: what's the point of all this extra work? It would be easier just to go back to the status quo and play it safe.
There will always be someone smarter and more successful who has more toys than you.
Be cautious when comparing yourself to others. You might just limit your own capabilities.
I dug my heals in, pointed myself north and bounced back! I realized, it wasn't fear of failure that I was afraid of. It was fear of success!
One of the biggest challenges I see with organizations is to just start. They need to set aside their self-doubt. I'll say to them: “It's time to Knock the Training Wheels Off and start our journey”. This is exactly what I needed to tell myself!
Your Journey Your Foot Prints Your Legacy
Does this lesson translate well to businesses and enterprises?
Absolutely! We need to plant a stake in the ground or draw a line in the sand. Just start!
The inability to start is the real sin! What's the worst thing that could happen? You learn something!
The only thing to fear is fear itself!