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My Ego Is Getting In My Way…
What You’re About To Learn: There is some truth to the old saying “don’t re-invent the wheel…”
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I’m not sure what happened to me the last year, whether I’ve gotten a big more arrogant or I just feel “that” much smarter than everyone - but, I’ve spent a lot of time and headache trying to do things MY way.
These are the same things that others do a different way, not just a few, but ALL my friends. Of course, they’re also very successful at it.
However, still for some reason, I looked down my nose at many of them and thought “I” can do it better. Well, many headaches later, I think I’ve had an embarassing and humbling moment.
Don’t Re-invent The Wheel…
Please, if you do nothing else, do things the way they work. At least when you’re first starting something. Do it the way it’s been done, the proven way. Once you’ve proven yourself and bought some room for wiggle, feel free to try anything you want.
Bottomline, stick to the basics, sometimes creativity is not great in the beginning, but can be the difference at the right time.
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June 8th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Hey Buddy,
Great Post! I know exactly what you’re talking about. Eventually I come to realize that once you get rid of my ego I could really start to open my mind and learn.
-Amit
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June 9th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Thanks Amit!
It’s tough, but it really does help to put away my pre-conceptions of things and just try to learn and experience…
I now diligently think about this and work on it any time my brain tries to be judgmental!
Fighter
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