Seems it’s human nature to minimize one’s accomplishments, most especially people that are driven; this sort has a deeply engrained need to move to the next task at hand. This can be a very good thing from several perspectives. This approach tends to foster an environment of humility in the workplace and among other associates. It can also tend to make people more focused, keeping them moving forward, not giving time to rest. Perhaps that’s the crux of the issue…

When one doesn’t take time to rest, to look back, to survey, to measure, the result can become that of taking on the role of firefighter. We can end up spinning our wheels, actually creating the opposite of the desired effect. When we try to move the car faster by giving it more gas, rather than downshifting, the car can become stalled, stuck. The momentum can be lost.

Of course, the other extreme isn’t so good either. Taking too much time to celebrate can result in a “resting on our laurels” outcome. Too much celebration can cause a similar loss of the cherished and valuable, yet somewhat nebulous, commodity of momentum.

So, in the end, I suppose, a balanced approach is probably desired.

Take time celebrate, and then, get back to work…

March 12th, 2007    posted by: Steve Robison, Sr. of Inclind, Inc

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