Day 4: Pride in Progress & Perfectionism

There is an element of both “progress” and “perfection” that can be the driving force, that determines the difference between success or stress.  Pride is the element that can - either drive you to do more, or it will hold you hostage and get you to do things you can’t.  Since no person is perfect, why do we strive to be, what we are not?  Pride is an important ingredient, but pride has to be controlled.  It is called humble/pride.  It is taking the recognition we owe ourselves that we are special, unique, and hard-working, and controlling that element that says the only reason I am doing anything is to seek recognition from others, or a need to stand on a soap box and want the world to see us.  Is it the title or the tasks that drive you?  A title is what gets printed on a plaque or on a door, it serves only to show off a name.  A task is something that is accomplished through hard work.

You should take pride in your work as you are striving for excellence.  Recognize the support and resources being used by others.  That continued growth is our purpose and never a final destination.