MEET RESISTANCE HEAD-ON. BUILD TRUST & CONNECTION.
Incidentally, if you want to empower someone, show an interest in them. Show them that you value their opinion.
Want to disempower someone? Don’t let them express themself. Shut them down.
Sadly, in a school and work setting, people are used to receiving short answers. Or worse, made to feel ashamed for asking.
Addressing a question or concern until completion builds trust.
Incompletion destroys it.
RESILIENCE STARTS WITH ACCEPTING WHAT’S BEHIND THE CURTAIN
So much in life is presentation.
Especially social media - from beautiful hotels to breathtaking vacations.
Fun, beautiful, unforgettable presentation.
NEWSFLASH: Things were like this before social media - check out Mad Men if you have doubts.
BUT…
What happens when you get a look behind the curtain…when that thing or person isn't as amazing as you thought?
A RESILIENT MINDSET BELIEVES WHAT’S NEXT IS BETTER THAN BEFORE
When asked about the most important skill for an independent contractor, a resilient mindset is the first thing out of my mouth.
A mindset with the outlook that believes what comes next will be better than what came before it.
This belief doesn’t always come naturally, especially when you’re attached to the thing that came before.
Nevertheless, it’s essential for a resilient mindset.
