I'm Not a Machine!
- Jimmy Lee
- Apr 9, 2022
- 2 min read
It has been a roller-coaster week for me. So much in my mind, and I was constantly struggling with my DOing and BEing as a leader. Thanks to my life purpose of Empowering Leaders and Personal Values, I was able to anchor myself and focus on self-management. As I reflected daily on my DOing and BEing as a leader, many thoughts came to mind. One reflection stood out, and this is my Reminder to self this weekend...
WHAT?
A machine can perform consistently because it does not have to,
manage morale & emotions
manage energy & politics
manage stress & expectations
mange covid & ensure my team members are safe
engage stakeholders
deal with short term results & plan for future
develop others and stretch/expand their range
draw out the best from people
learn quickly & dare to face failures
bring people closer together while accomplishing the tasks
orchestrate average abilities for great impact
be purpose-led and find meaning in everything we do
etc., etc., etc...
SO WHAT?
For a machine, every day is the same.
I am not a machine. My best will look different every day.
It's ok to experience high sometimes. It's ok to be not so high.
NOW WHAT?
With this clarity, I need to exercise a lot of self-management and draw energy from my inner resources, such as my Life Purpose and Values. I will be mindful of the chatter of my inner critics and saboteurs. The stories I will tell myself are,
“It's ok to say I need to rest & pause. I'm running a marathon, not a sprint. I can only give from a cup that is filled.”
“It's ok to slow down the momentum or progress for my people when needed. With people, fast is slow and slow is fast.”
“I am always in control of my Desires, Actions, Words and Intentions.At the end of every day, when I ask myself if I have given my best,
I will say 'YES', AND wherever I am, it's ok! :)”
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