I remember being told years ago by a mentor that the financial balance one has in their bank account is a reflection of their self-esteem. Ouch. At the time, I was making ok money. I knew within a dollar how much was in my account (more often than not, because it was less than the $20 minimum that I could retrieve from the ATM). From that moment, I took it as a personal quest to start building a minimum balance of $100, then $500, then more. The income was exactly the same, but my balance grew with my confidence and self-esteem.
I sit down with quite a few people who want to reach higher than their skills and talents will take them. For them, improvement on some base techniques and general competence within their field of endeavor will have them performing in a very short time. Once they understand that they have to acquire a few tools to get what they want, they are good to go. For others, those having great skills and talent, it is often a bit more difficult to help. Those are the ones who too often achieve great things quickly and then watch it all fall to ruin as their character deficiencies surface.
I have found that character and wisdom is developed almost exclusively through pain. The smart ones apply the pain to themselves through discipline and study other people's mistakes. Others, feel the need to go through challenges and heartache themselves and gain through experience. Either way, you don't get what you want, but you what you are.
Carpe diem,
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That is a great post. People who are willing to look inside themselves to improve always grow. Those who don't usually suffer from narcissim. There is a clear distinction between having a healthy self esteem and having a narcistic personality!
Chris great post. That's very true. We've been working feverishly to build our emergency fund. It's growing and it does take some stress off.
How right you are-this is so true thanks for sharing.
Very interesting. You're right, too, that those who have early gifts find it difficult to sustain...things came too easily? Good advice about the healthy bank balance/high self esteem. It is about self-valuation.
Great post! You gave me a lot to think about today. Marnie
Chris -
There is POWER in this blog post! Can I use it on my radio show this weekend?
Tim
A little personal review once or twice a year will do wonders -- it's always a wake-up call for me! Good post.
Food for thought indeed. Very true, and very necessary for people (including myself) to honestly evaluate where we are and where we want to go, and what is the best path for us to get there. Thanks for the words of wisdom you have shared.
Chris,
I'm not new to Active Rain, but I'm just meeting with someone who is thinking of coaching, and I wanted him to see your blog. I'll be back.
Mike in Tucson
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Hi,
This is Erica Smith, owner of some quality financial websites having strong internet presence,high traffic and good quality content. I'd like to have you as my link partner.
Kindly mail me your website or blog urls.
If you agree to do link exchange with me, then both of our sites will be benefited in terms of visitors and page ranking.
Have a nice day.
regards,
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