As I went through the readings this week, I kept thinking about a common theme. There are going to be challenges in my future. Some of them will be difficult. Some will seem insurmountable. Whether it is a rock in the road that I need to move in order to help others avoid misfortune or a dragon that I need to slay in order to complete my task, I will be challenged.
This is not a new concept. I have been taught since my earliest years that anything worth having needs to be worked at. We will eat by the sweat of our brow. If I am not willing to put forth the effort to overcome my challenges, and challenges I will have, then I will look back with regret my entire life.
What are some of my challenges? This can be hard to say. I know that I am good at analyzing a situation and seeing the benefits of different outcomes. It is more difficult for me to think of the situation in the first place. My creative side is not as strong as my analysis side.
Another of my challenges, which may turn out to be one of my dragons, is that I am very introverted. I have learned from various jobs to interact with others and to even speak publicly when needed, but it has a huge toll on me. At the end I am exhausted both mentally and physically. I can thrive in small groups, especially when I know some of them. When I am put into a large group, say 10 or more, I become quiet and uncomfortable. I tend to lose my ability to make small talk. This was one of the challenges that I face when I was a store manager back in Illinois. I am not sure that I will be able to slay this dragon.
I am trying to learn how to interact with large groups of people and not feel overwhelmed at the same time. I think I need to sharpen my sword and polish my armor. When they are ready, I may have more confidence in my task ahead.
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