I learned many different things this week, so I figured that a list of them would be most appropriate. A few of these principles I learned this week are from the articles I was assigned to read, while others are from my daily experiences.
- Success is not a solo venture
You need people in your life who can support you and offer assistance when you need it. It's easy to think that you are capable of so many great things, but in the big picture so many of your successes will be edified by the people who are willing to be there for you.
- It's possible to be both humble and a leader simultaneously
My first thought of a leader is someone who can take charge and guide a group with an iron fist. After reading the assigned articles for this week I was reminded that leaders correct errors when needed, but treat the other members of the team with respect and humility. That's the kind of leader I would like to be, so I was happy to read that the most effective leaders are those that give credit to their teammates or luck instead of themselves.
- See mistakes as learning opportunities, not roadblocks
Mistakes will always be made. Whether the fault is yours or your coworker's, the most important thing you can do is see these mistakes as opportunities to learn and to try to be better so that the mistakes won't be repeated. Don't let a mishap (or a culmination thereof) keep you from making progress. See these challenges as learning opportunities and take advantage of them.
- Don't let your past get in the way of what you can become
Everyone has a low point in their lives where they have made mistakes. When we reach these low points it is difficult to see the light ahead. I have been in this situation before, and I can say with assuredly that taking each day one step at a time will eventually bring you closer and closer to that person you wish to become. The process of trying to become the person we want to be is a difficult one, but it is so worth the effort the day you realize that you have changed for the better. This is a very important principle to realize, but indeed it is the action we take to change that will truly dictate just how capable we are of becoming our best.
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