“You are the way you are because that’s the way you want to be. If you really wanted to be any different, you would be in the process of changing right now.”
Change, while often difficult, is one of the necessary ingredients in life if we are to succeed or, for that matter, even survive.
For some strange reason, a very high percentage of us believe those around us should change, and not us. It’s our mate’s fault or our employer’s fault, or the difficulty arises within the government, the educational system or society itself. Many people honestly believe all that would have to happen for them to become enormously successful and completely happy would be for the people around them to change. Unfortunately, they often try to change others without looking in the mirror.
Consider for a moment all the people between the ages of 12 and 14 who believe their parents are completely out of touch with reality, know very little about life and have none of the answers. We know by the time they reach the age of 25, they will be amazed at how much their parents have learned!
The best way to make a difference in others’ lives is to make changes in our own. When we recognize that we really can change, we’ve taken a giant step toward the top.
A moment’s reflection will remind us that virtually none of us get overly excited when confronted with a “problem.” That’s human nature. However, those who solve problems are the ones who survive and thrive.
Think about it. The primary role of the physician is to help people solve their health problems. Attorneys solve people’s problems, whether it’s instigating a lawsuit, filing legal claims, preparing a will, etc [ok so lawyers are evil as well......fofl]. The grocery business solves problems like hunger and unemployment. Salespeople solve problems by helping others purchase what they need and want.
When we encounter problems on the job, we must realize that we are there primarily to solve problems, whether it’s to get the shipment out on time, answer the telephone, prepare the financial statement, etc. Most of us do not get overly excited about difficult problems, but a moment’s thought will help us understand that the more problems we solve, the greater our value to ‘our business’, to society, and thus the higher our rewards.
The primary function of counselors is to teach individuals to solve their own personal problems. As a writer, my major function is to encourage people, help them overcome procrastination and convince them they are capable of doing more with their lives. Police officers are there to solve problems. More important, they’re there to prevent problems.
When we analyze the final few words in that last sentence, we realize that the people who receive the highest recognition and rewards are those who are not only capable of solving problems but also have the foresight and ability to prevent problems before they arise.
Suggestion: Think carefully about things that could be a problem in the future. Head them off; solve them before they occur. For problems that occur despite our best efforts, seek the solution. When you find it, you’ll be ultimately rewarded for it. Take that approach, and I’ll see you at the……uh….club tonight!
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