Let's Try My (Superior) Idea Instead

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Modern Badasses like you (or someone you lead) are competitive because of their ambition, creativity and excitement for what's next. They are often visionaries and the change agents we need to help propel us forward.

And, I'll let you in on a little secret. Modern Badasses, when they are at their extreme, are like perfectionist control freaks. They may say things like, "Oh, that's an interesting idea. Let's try mine." while what they are thinking is "Let's try my (superior) idea instead." while possibly not acknowledging yours.

To them, it is a good idea to be that perfectionist control freak on paper. And that approach has undoubtedly garnered them success even when they've felt like they were misunderstood geniuses. I've been there - I've had success as the perfectionist control freak who has preferred to do things my way.

The truth is that there's no prize above the grand prize.

Your natural tendencies are to be assertive, ambitious, competitive, goal-oriented, etc. You might wish to outshine and outperform your peers. You'll do whatever it takes to achieve a goal you've set.

Or, you might wish to be in control all the time. Your take-charge attitude shows your love of challenges. You do what you know has to be done.

You're an incredible asset to any organization. That's awesome until it's not. Every strength in excess becomes a weakness and you can start to diminish your value. A "win at all costs" attitude may make others feel that winning is more important to you than leading and nurturing your team.

Counterintuitive truth: guaranteeing that you're winning all the time can have negative returns.

Einstein was right.

Here's an Einstein quote that I've shared in my book which offers a lovely distinction for Modern Badasses to consider:

Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.

It's evident you can always be at the top of the pack. But are you seen as valuable and not successful? The invitation to you is to realize two things:

1. Flying solo on the path may be the worst thing you can do, even though you can technically do it on paper.
2. There are talented people who can make things happen with you and they have the expertise you lack (if you'd only be honest enough with yourself to see it).

Your journey starts now.

You might be wondering where you are on the Modern Badass curve. Take the?quiz?to see where you fall on the Modern Badass curve. You'll find out if you possess Modern Badass traits. Plus, crack the code to highlight your brilliance!

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Choosing Value,

Parissa

P.S. I'd love to work with you, Badass.?Book time?to talk about any of these options that may intrigue you.

1. What?Sparks?You??Let's talk if you're ready to channel your edge and power. but you're unsure as to how to start. Let's have a conversation so that we can identify your blocks and get you back on the badassery road.
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