I recently learned about a friend's personal failure and wondered how that could happen. I know this person, taught this person, and they know better than to behave so poorly. Why then does someone who knows better, fail to do better? Experience has taught me that just because you know better, does not ensure you will do better. Doing better, has to be intentional, it requires self awareness and a determination to address those personal areas capable of leading us towards failure.
We have all made mistakes and in some cases the same one more than once. We need to review those mistakes and consider what led us down the wrong path. Identifying those individual characteristics can help us develop a plan to ensure we correct for them. It requires intentionality on our part, a commitment to know yourself and keep yourself in check. This may require a daily conversation with ourselves, a conversation before a meeting, and often a conversation with trusted peers who can help us avoid making the same mistakes.
Today, I not only know better, but am intentional about doing better! Everyday is about making sure I am accountable for my vulnerabilities, keeping them in check so I can focus on doing better. My trusted confidants help me by being truthful and letting me know when I'm exhibiting those behaviors they know are not indicative of who I want to be. It confirms the importance of surrounding yourself with good people who have your best interest in mind. I know better, but more importantly and committed to doing better. Just a little advice to go!
