if you’re anything like me, you’re your own toughest critic.
I know my thought patterns. I know the expectations I have set for myself. And I know exactly where I fall short. That means I can be harder on myself than anyone else ever could.
I’m in sales — and this year has been rough. There’s no hiding in this business. The numbers are the numbers, and mine are down. Earlier today I sat in a meeting with our company president and told him I felt disappointed in myself… that I felt like I’d let him down.
There’s a lot more to that story, and one day I’ll share it in full.
But his response stopped me in my tracks
He told me that not only was that not his view of my performance… he reminded me of everything I’ve accomplished: my book, this site, and the total transformation of my life over the last three and a half years.
He pointed out something I never considered: the only reason I feel disappointed is because the standard I hold myself to today is so much higher than anything I thought possible three years ago.
And that’s the real point of this post.
This isn’t “Look at me.”
It’s a reminder for anyone who needs it:
Sometimes we’re so focused on how far we still have to go that we forget to honor how far we’ve already come.
Pause. Look back. Recognize the steps you’ve taken.
You might realize you’re doing better than you think.