From Criticism To Strength

Christi Hegstad February 10th, 2014

CLARITY KICKSTART: February 10, 2014

I have never met someone who is living a bold and successful life – and by successful I mean prosperous, kind, and in touch with the meaningfulness of what he’s doing – who has apologized for being perfectionistic, mercurial, unrelenting, or whatever his slightly controversial hallmark characteristics are. You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge.”

~ Danielle LaPorte

Coaching Tip For The Week:

For what characteristic have you been criticized, constructively or otherwise?
 
What was your reaction?
 
This week, I encourage you to consider your hallmark characteristic and, instead of trying to change it, ask yourself how you can use it to your advantage. How is this characteristic a strength? How can it help you succeed in kind and generous ways, even if it’s not perfect according to everyone else?
 

Wanting everyone to like everything about you is not likely a very achievable quest. But making a positive impact, rooted in your own values and strengths (even quirky ones!), is definitely doable – and necessary. 

What characteristic will you turn into a strength this week? Share below, on our Facebook page, or via Twitter!

Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches leaders to get unstuck and reach Bold Goals with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action. 

Learn more at www.meaning-and-purpose.com and follow Dr. Christi on Facebook and Twitter.

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