‘It’s extremely hard to take oneself out of the equation.
Because it may require you to make changes, learn new skills, move out of your comfort zone, walk away and close the door on the past’.
A sportsperson has nowhere to hide.
When they’re struggling on the field of play, the whole world is witness to it. We are quick to lambast them when they fail, not realizing that if our failures were magnified and made visible to the whole world, even we will look inept and inadequate.
We heave a sigh of relief when a batsman who is struggling gets out.
We thank the coach for substituting a footballer who can’t seem to convert passes to goals.
We are happy when a player who isn’t in good form is benched.
In your current form, will this team be better off without you?
If you didn’t show up, will anyone miss you?
If you don’t step up your game, who will be affected?
If someone else came in your place, will they do a better job?
Taking yourself out of the equation doesn’t mean you’re good for nothing.
It could mean any of the following:
-you need a break to get your bearings
-you need to take your talents and abilities to a new place
-you are rusty
-you need a better story to get back on track
-you’re stuck in the wrong place with wrong people
-you need to change your approach or philosophy
-you need to stop what you’re doing
-you are banging your head against the wall
It’s extremely hard to take oneself out of the equation.
Because it may require you to make changes, learn new skills, move out of your comfort zone, walk away and close the door on the past.
Which is why getting an objective view from a trusted source is important.
Which is why following a system of asking yourself daily questions, like leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith does, helps.
These allow you to look at yourself from a third person’s perspective.
If you’re seeking to get better and improve, taking yourself out of the equation helps.
