Not Getting Better = Getting Worse
Friday, November 21st, 2008Because whatever got you where you are today is no longer sufficient to keep you there.
The edge that comes from the additional knowledge or skill you have over your professional peers becomes duller with every new day. Being good looking and sweet isn’t enough to maintain a stimulating relationship, although it may have landed you the relationship in the first place. Going to the gym twice a week and eating whatever you wanted when you were 18 doesn’t cut it when you’re 30 if you want to be in great shape.
In my experience, it seems like complacency just happens. In reality it’s a choice, especially if you have the statement at the top of the post in mind. Unless you’ve conciously decided not to, start getting better at whatever is most important to you. You’ll either feel better about it or realize it wasn’t that important to you to begin with.