You know, it's interesting how much I have changed in the last year. I used to be the kind of persont that worried about every mistake that they made, wanted everything to be perfect, wouldn't put up with things that are less than stellar. Recently, partially because I am trying to run my own business, which is a scary idea in itself, I am finding that more and more I'm all about 'what works.' Why? Because I don't have enough hours in the day to fix all the mistakes I make. Simply said, mistakes are part of the learning process, and I'm already paying for them once, so no need to agonize over making them twice.
The thing is, as I get older, I realize that just because I make a mistake doesn't mean I have to worry about making a mistake again and again. Most days, I like to think I learn from my mistkaes (well, no one is perfect!) but I do try and learn from everything I do, to adapt, and change when necessary. I've learned to dress better, eat better, exercise better, even, at times, write better, and I know I'll continue to grow as long as I want that.
I did an online test one time to see if I was a 'qualified' person for running their own business, and two areas that really matter in being an entrepreneur were 'ability to believe in what you do no matter what people say' and 'ability to not get caught up in mistakes.' I admit that these areas are difficult for me because I know I have an overwhelming desire sometimes to have people like me, or at least respect me. But, the truth is, I am trying to change my ways. I know I don't do things completely perfectly, but I am trying to do things that are good enough for me, and good enough for other people.
I really appreciate how patient my friends and family have been in my life while I make some of these mistakes, and I hope one day that I can help others grow and be successful and learn from mistakes as I make them.
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