Saturday 9 April 2011

Performance and Attitude

Have you ever wanted to improve your performance and yet there is always something that seems to get in  the way of it. If the issue is external it's an opportunity to enhance the ability to deal with "stuff" and the more you learn to deal with "stuff" the less of an issue it becomes. It is simply a case of learning to see it in a different light and not internalising it. 

If the issue is a personal one there's a great expression, "what you think of me is none of my business.." It's also a great philosophy.

If the issue is internal then it's time to develop mental muscle, self discipline which in turn builds character. Acknowledging our own flaws is a good starting point. 

Some organisations that operate purely to assist in overcoming self destructive behaviours start with the belief that nothing will change until you are prepared to see and accept that behaviour or characteristic within yourself.

The clearer our thinking the better our performance. 

There are three ways of being, existing, function and performing. 

Performance means learning and implementing ways of doing things better and that can influence many facets of our lives. Performance also requires balance so that our life remains in harmony with things that are meaningful as we grow into the new way of being.

Reading is a great starting point. Improve the thinking and you can improve the behaviour which means better opportunity of better results. Or sometimes even a result where none have existed.

So performance starts with recognition of the need for change and the preparedness to to act on it.

In future postings there will be source materials that can assist in the process. 

I suggest that finding a good coach, mentor or running mate is also vital to getting a good start and maintaining momentum

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