I like to share this e-mail from Bryan Tracy -Break Away for Old Ideas. Dear John, Do you consider yourself to be highly creative? What about adaptive? Flexible? Highly creative people tend to have fluid, flexible, adaptive minds. Here are 3 statements that creative people can make easily and which you learn by regular practice. Admit It When You Are Wrong The first is simply, I was wrong. Many people are so concerned with being right that all their mental energy is consumed by stonewalling, bluffing, blaming and denying. If youre wrong, admit it and get on to the solution or the next step. Face Up to Mistakes Second, non-creative people think that it is a sign of weakness to say, I made a mistake. On the contrary, it is actually a sign of mental maturity, personal strength and individual character. Remember, everybody makes mistakes every single day. The New Psychology of Achievement How can we compete more effectively in such a rapidly changing world? That is the most crucial question to ask in todays economy...it has become increasingly more competitive. Now more than ever, we need to be equipped with sharp skills, fresh ideas, more drive, and new techniques in order to achieve our goals. Be Flexible With New Information The third statement that creative people use easily is, I changed my mind. It is amazing how many uncomfortable situations people get into and stay in because they are unwilling or afraid to admit that theyve changed their minds. Be Willing to Cut Your Losses If you get new information or if you find that you feel differently about a previous decision, accept that you have changed your mind and dont let anyone or anything back you into a corner. If a decision does not serve your best interests as you see them now, have the ego-strength and the courage to cut your losses, to change your mind and then get on to better things. Action Exercises Here are 2 ways you can break out of narrow thinking patterns and become more creative. First, be willing to admit that you are not perfect, you make mistakes, you are wrong on a regular basis. This is a mark of intelligence and courage. Second, with new information, be willing to change your mind. Most of what you know about your business today will change completely in the coming years so be the first to recognize it. To remaining flexible, Brian Tracy
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 22:09:44 +0000
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