Quote: We become that which has influenced us the
most. – Wilfred Peterson
Perspective: I got a little arrogant when I read this
quote. I proudly hailed I am my own
person – no reality TV show nor a soap opera nor a political party no social
media influence me! HA!!
Whenever I get that bombastic, I look for
humility. When I couldn’t find any
humility, I looked up influence in the dictionary. One definition is:
The action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others.
What has influenced me has
changed over my adulthood. Media,
college, friends, family when I was in my 20s.
My husband (now my ex-husband), colleagues, family, friends, job, my
manager in my 30s. It took until I was
40+ to realize God (HP, the guy upstairs, etc) influences everything I do. God is my foundation for everything. My belief in God balances me, helps me show
love to others, and has increased my faith.
In coaching, we ask, “What is
your ‘come from’ place”? Is your ‘come
from’ place: jealousy, greed, procrastination,
or fear? Is your ‘come from’ place: faith, love, being grateful, happiness, or
generosity?
Those “positive” characteristics
are tough for me. I’m a pessimist. I’m used to looking on the dark side BEFORE
the bright side. Is it possible I could
turn my thinking around 360 degrees? What
if it WAS possible? What if it IS
possible? It is … I can … it does.
Now my influence is strong and
motivating and progressing me forward.
Thank you HP!!
Call to Action: What is the craziest thing you’ve ever
done? Get a full back tattoo? Skydive from 5,000 feet?
Tell your partner you love them?
What was your thinking process before, during, immediately afterward? Relive those moments before, during, and immediately
afterward. Now how do you feel? What’s the next “crazy” thing you’re going to
do???!?!?!
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