The alternative to learning from, then growing out of, mistakes is to constantly beat yourself up. Keep reading to learn what “no learning” means.
This blog post contains my personal LinkedIn daily posts for April 4 through April 10, 2022.
Who I am now vs. who I used to be
I am as introverted now as when I was a teenager.
Also, I’m the same as far as being linear, logical, and rational.
I’m a bit better at sensing the needs of others, then responding to those needs.
My faith life is still a vitally-important part of my life.
I suspect I have the same perverse sense of humor!
Perhaps I’m slightly less sarcastic now than before!
Today’s Observation: I’ve learned that WHO is the basis for all professional, personal, and spiritual growth! That’s what growth looks like!
Mindset is a choice
Peace of mind is a mindset I choose deliberately.
More broadly, peace comes from recognizing what I can and cannot control about my circumstances.
Most specifically, peace comes from being mindful of the divine providence that controls my life.
Today’s Observation: Mindsets like peace, abundance, and growth are the result of purposeful choice, not external
The Precept: Proverbs 3.17 teaches that peace (shalom in Hebrew) is one outcome of knowing wisdom as we build experiential insight.
What can you share?
We best give away by knowing our WHO and WHY.
First, we focus on personal growth and building self-esteem – elements of WHO.
Then, we focus on clarifying life purpose – our WHY.
We can then live with purpose, on purpose!
As a result, we are transformed.
That transformation enables us to share with others.
Today’s Observation: We share best when sharing out of the abundance that flows out of our lives.
The Precept: From Proverbs 13.7 we learn that giving away is a source of great riches.
What “No Learning” Means!
We frequently hear “learn from your mistakes.”
The alternative to learning from, then growing out of, mistakes is to constantly beat yourself up.
To be the victim.
Thus, no growth. No learning!
We’re locked into a cycle of poor-self image from repeating the same mistakes.
Today’s Observation: Experience is a lousy teacher if we never reflect, because there’s no learning! I’ve been there, done that!
The Precept: Proverbs 23.35 describes just how difficult it is to break out of a cycle of destructive behavior, saying “I will seek (the bad habit) yet again.”
Counting the Days!
You’ve heard of people counting the days until retirement or no kids at home.
Counting the days isn’t a good place to live because you’ve checked out of your life that’s right now.
Remember, kids are a lifetime commitment when you’re counting the days till no kids at home.
Today’s Observation: Parents engage in children’s lives when they’re adults. As such, you see them grow up again through your grandchildren!
The Precept: The conversation in Proverbs 7.24 says “children” but the context is for adults only! It’s an example of a parent advising an adult child.
I’ve got this!
No you don’t! Not always!
Regardless of how unpredictable life is, we’re convinced we control every outcome!
Today’s Observation: The old saying “expect the unexpected” is certainly true. Thus, finding a way forward means adjusting plans accordingly.
The Precept: According to Proverbs 16.9 we make plans, but the Lord ultimately determines outcomes.
Hugs are good!
A few weeks ago my wife and I watched a friend struggle with a customer.
After that customer left, I gave our friend a long hug. She started crying – sobbing actually.
I left to run some errands. My wife spoke with her, hearing that our friend’s brother died the week before.
I was hugging her because of one issue. But something much deeper was going on in our friend’s life.
Today’s Observation: We can comfort others without knowing their entire story. Just be aware that a need exists, then act on it.
Even an introvert like me can express concern! How do you show concern for others?
The Precept: In Proverbs 14.10 we read that sometimes we know bitterness deep in our soul.
