Are You as Good as You Could Be?

All of our skills will decline over time if we don’t introduce new skills into our repertoire.  Advancing technology and not staying up with current research will cause us to lose ground if we try to maintain the status quo.  Trouble is, we don’t notice any degradation in our abilities until we see others gaining knowledge beyond our own or passing us by with promotions.

There’s a reason for the saying, “He’s getting a little rusty.”  It’s just a softer way of saying that someone is losing his edge.  The effects of “rust” aren’t always visible, at least in the beginning.  Then when it does appear, it’s often too late to do anything about it.

Sometimes “rust” has to do with age, like with a professional athlete.  There’s a physical reason why a basketball player at 35 can’t do what he did at 25.  But in business, it’s a lot different.  People who are senior in age often have tremendous experience and wisdom far beyond those younger.  But even then, no matter the age or ability, we all have to keep learning to stay relevant.  We have to stay up with the times.

So the question today is whether we are as good as we could be.  And a second question is what we may have to do to be better.  We’ll never be perfect.  Ask any expert.  She will say her expertise is only because she strives to be better.  It’s a mindset that helps each of us be all that we can be.

Are you as good as you could be?

 
Here are a few Business & Life Tips to think about….

Business Tips:

• Trying to maintain the status quo will cause you to fall behind. Keep moving forward while others hold their ground.
• Don’t strive for perfection. No one can afford it. Instead, insist on excellence. That will get it done.
• You aren’t responsible for what others do or say. If they don’t accept your knowledge, wisdom, or experience, it’s not your fault.

Life Tips:

• Want a mentor? Then look for someone with experience and wisdom who can provide trusted counsel. Think “personal coach.”
• The value of being mature in life is that you have experience to share with others that can save them time, energy, and money.
• Ask yourself: Am I reproducing myself in others, helping them to grow and develop, or am I holding on to knowledge just for me?

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