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It Just Doesn’t Feel Comfortable

This is a post that I want to share with you from my friend Kevin Levine. There are some valuable lessons that we can all learn from his story, especially doing what’s uncomfortable…

I once heard it said that self improvement is just another word for changing oneself. And doing that isn’t comfortable and takes courage. There are lots of things that aren’t comfortable to do, like doing what’s right. I found myself in that kind of situation this week. It’s easy to just take the least path of resistance and that is what I had been doing. However, one thing I have found even if I don’t do it right off the bat like I should, is I always feel better after I do the right thing no matter how long it takes or how difficult it is to take action in that direction.

Now the point is I could have kept on “taking it” or I could have “ran for the hills” and left the company. Perhaps I could have done any number of things in an attempt to resolve the issue. This one individual was acting in this way and all other employees exhibit a very professional behavior. So for me, I believed leaving the company isn’t worthwhile over one person even if the person is my boss. I’m sure most people have been placed into situations where they have to work with difficult people and that my situation isn’t unique. So, I’m sure you can relate and I feel really good about getting this issue on the road to resolution. Not only will I be helping myself, but I’ll be helping others that work with him as well, now and in the future. I’m sure he will learn from this experience as he is new to management.

Here’s the bonus example. I was with an organization that some changes were made that went against my morals, like being truthful and open with others who had a vested interest, seeking to understand and work through differences, searching for solutions that are in everyone’s best interest and so on. Because the behavior of this organization went against my core values, I could no longer be affiliated with it and I left and found another place that I believe is in harmony with my core values. It wasn’t easy, took courage, and it didn’t feel comfortable to do, but it was the right thing to do. My suggestion to you is to do what feels right and not what is always the easiest thing to do.

Thanks very much everyone and have a great week,

Kevin Levine

Mr. Self Help

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