Qualitites and Characteristics of Association
Several hours after I had written my last entry I was searching through my several stacks of books that are on the floor in my bedroom. I needed something to read before I went to bed. I wasn't really sure what I was looking for, I was just looking. After about ten minutes I finally found a book: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. This is a religious/Christian book that is basically about getting your life back on track with God.
The book contains eight principles about getting your life back on track. The second principle is what really got my attention. It talks about who you should be associating with and some qualities and characteristics to look for in these select people. So I want to share these qualities with you!
- Support: You need people around around you who will help you shoulder the load in different ways.
- Love: You need people on your team who love you deeply just as you are, faults included.
- Courage: There is safety in numbers, so just having a support team close by will build your courage.
- Feedback: You need honest feedback from people if you hope to get where you are going in life.
- Wisdom: You do not have all the wisdom and knowledge you need to make it through life, so keep your eyes out for wise people who will speak to you and direct you.
- Experience: Seek out the experience of others who have traveled the road before you.
- Modeling: Study and learn from people who are doing what you want to do.
- Values: We learn new values from others, and others support us in living out our values. Stay close to people who share your values.
- Accountability: You need to be held accountable by others who will monitor your progress and keep you on track.
These are qualities and characteristics that can be applied to every aspect of your life. It does not matter whether you are seeking God or seeking new business partners. Surround yourself with people who portray these qualities and soon people will be attracted to you and will be seeking you out!
The book contains eight principles about getting your life back on track. The second principle is what really got my attention. It talks about who you should be associating with and some qualities and characteristics to look for in these select people. So I want to share these qualities with you!
- Support: You need people around around you who will help you shoulder the load in different ways.
- Love: You need people on your team who love you deeply just as you are, faults included.
- Courage: There is safety in numbers, so just having a support team close by will build your courage.
- Feedback: You need honest feedback from people if you hope to get where you are going in life.
- Wisdom: You do not have all the wisdom and knowledge you need to make it through life, so keep your eyes out for wise people who will speak to you and direct you.
- Experience: Seek out the experience of others who have traveled the road before you.
- Modeling: Study and learn from people who are doing what you want to do.
- Values: We learn new values from others, and others support us in living out our values. Stay close to people who share your values.
- Accountability: You need to be held accountable by others who will monitor your progress and keep you on track.
These are qualities and characteristics that can be applied to every aspect of your life. It does not matter whether you are seeking God or seeking new business partners. Surround yourself with people who portray these qualities and soon people will be attracted to you and will be seeking you out!
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