What holds you back is what you can't yet see

We tend to think we can do it alone, but that is not always possible:

• We hire mentors because they anticipate the obstacles we are going to face.
• We hire consultants because they recognize the patterns and context that lead to specific outcomes.
• We hire therapists because they identify mental habits that sabotage wellbeing and can cause pain.
• We hire academics because they can predict, in government, business, and policy making, the stages of growth we will predictively navigate.
• We join mastermind groups because others have often figured out ways to get better results faster and more efficiently.
• We hire coaches because we are too close to see how the way we think, what we do, and how we do it, are keeping us from reaching higher levels of success, connection, health, and fulfilment.

Invest in what you can’t yet see. Trial-and-error is not a viable, nor sustainable strategy; unlearning is not always possible, and it tends to become more costly the longer you wait.

Next week, I’ll be back in Dubai, conducting another leadership seminar. It is always fun to work with dynamic, engaging, and curious leaders in the region.

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