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TODAY’S IDEA: OB’s ways of being – Part 2
— From SHIFT: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life by Michael O’Brien
Liked yesterday’s post with OB’s first 10 ways of being? I hope you did. I loved it: while short, each way of being is deeply packed with wisdom!
I’m sure you’re eager to find out what are the rest of OB’s ways of being today. Here you go:
- “Be Curious: Create the space in your conversations that will give trust a chance to sprout. Don’t forget to be curious with yourself too. You never know what you can accomplish until you ask yourself.”
- “Be Attentive: Listen in order to connect with others. Don’t listen to reply. […] Acknowledge and validate what you hear to build trust with others.”
- “Be Open: Be open to the possibility that your way may not be the best way. Fight your ego’s addiction to being right.”
- “Be Grateful: Celebrate the little things daily. They help attract even bigger things to be helpful for.”
- “Be Courageous: Fear is normal. […] If you are striving to be your best, you will have moments when your inner critic will weave a fearful narrative. Listen to it, accept it, then move forward in spite of your fears. That’s called courage.”
- “Be Selective: You are who you hang out with. Remember, you always have a choice in your relationships. You can stay a victim to them, leave them, accept them, change your perspective, or improve them. Choose with wisdom.”
- “Be Flexible: Know that even though your situation may seem bleak, there are always hidden options. Keep seeking.”
- “Be Your Scars: You will make mistakes. We all do. Don’t hide them from view. Own them. They define you and can make your tomorrows better.”
- “Be an Inspiring Storyteller: Stories are powerful. They make sense of the world and bring us closer together… but they can also tear us down. Resist telling those kinds of stories and share stories that motivate and inspire us to new heights.”
- “Be Happy: Choose to be happy now… [express] your gratitude and [pursue] your potential. This choice will lead you to more happiness and success.”
A reminder that if you are in New York City on April 23, you are cordially invited to Unlearnings Live, where OB and I will be speaking, along with many other great presenters. I hope you can join us!
ACTION
TODAY: Pick one of today’s OB’s ways of being and keep it in your mind all day. At the end of the day, jot down your thoughts and the actions that came to mind for you: Which way of being resonated with you most and why? What came up for you and what do you need to do to “make tomorrow better than today?”
FUTURE: Between yesterday and today’s posts, there are a total of 20 of OB’s ways of being. Pick one per day–or one per week if you prefer–and practice it. The next day/week practice the next one, and so on. Keep a journal or a notebook so that at the end of the period, you can jot down your thoughts and the actions that came to mind for you. According to the way of being that you selected, what do you need to do in that area to “make tomorrow better than today?”
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