Abraham Maslow wisely said, “It isn’t normal to know what we want. It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement.” Without knowing want you want, others may define your wants for you, often not in your long-term interest. Yet, this seemingly simple question becomes complex because answering it requires an awareness of personal strengths, passions, and values. The self-reflection questions to probe what you want most are not new but worthy of continued musing:
- What is the identity I would like to be known for?
- What problems do I want to solve?
- Who is the audience I would like to spend time with and influence?
- What would be the indicators of my feeling successful?
- Who are the colleagues I most admire?
As you define what you want, recognize that success requires both competence and commitment. Competence means you have the skills to do the task; commitment means the task is something you feel passion about and are dedicated to doing.
Authors: Abraham Maslow, Dave Ulrich
Source: Management Business Review (MBR)
Subjects: Career, Personal Improvement
Source: Management Business Review (MBR)
Subjects: Career, Personal Improvement
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