Internal Versus External Score Card

Currently reading a new biography on Warren Buffet, “the Snowball.”  One exceptional piece of wisdom that is regarding the source of a person’s self-worth.  Many people have an external scorecard.  They look to others for affirmation.  Whereas people like Warren, more individualistic, tend to have an internal view, and approach things based on their own values, morality, and intellect. 

So which are you?  One simple test is to ask, “Would you rather be known as the world’s greatest lover, but in fact the worst?  Or would you be known as the worst, but in reality the best?” 

Externals tend to excel in people related professions such as politics, and have more active social lives.  In contrast, internals might be more analytical, and be able to identify great investments. 

The point is not whether one is better than another.  But rather better understand people’s motivation including our own.  As for myself, I rather be know as greatest lover both to the world & in the bedroom. ;)

Great Habits Make Great Life

I am building some habits that will supercharge my life.  They include daily:

    1. Exercise
    2. Read
    3. Write
    4. Reflect
    5. Wake Early

It’s not easy and takes discipline.  But I think these foundations will help me to achieve my goals faster.  To make sure that I don’t forget, initially I’m writing them down, and checking with each accomplishment.  Once they become ingrained as habits, I will be able to do them routinely as I get up each morning.

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Emotional Maturity

It took a long time, but I’ve gradually learned to become better at controlling my emotions.  Now this doesn’t mean being a robot and lacking a personality!  Instead it’s about maturity & avoiding outbursts, which are usually stupid. 

When hurt, we tend to thrash out instinctively.  It’s wired into our gazillion of years of evolution for survival.  But for the most part, we aren’t always in a life or death situation.  So calm down, relax, and consider 4 steps when dealing with disturbing situations:

  1. Cool down:  Walk away.  Take deep inhales & exhales.
  2. Laugh it off.
  3. When calm, reflect how you can learn from this.
  4. Then take any action if still necessary. 

These should help a person avoid a LOT of regrettable stuff, become wiser & happier.

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