ADAPTING

Adapting can be so hard. You are used to doing things your way and may even brush off those that try to offer suggestions or ideas because you are dead set on doing things the way you want to do them. Are you able to advance as an individual or does it keep you standstill?

Just because we think we are an expert or professional at something, it doesn’t mean that we actually know it all. Even the elite professional athletes have coaches and trainers to perfect their skill. There are conferences for those in sales and other professional ventures. If you want to be your best, shouldn’t you at least listen to what others have to say? It may or may not work for you, but what is stopping you from trying? The answer is that you are.

One of the best personal examples that I can give is with being an equestrian. No two horses will ever ride the same. Some may be similar, but they will still always have their differences from one another. A horse will let you know in an instant if something is correct or not. It could be the incorrect cue or the incorrect rein pressure. If you do not adapt to their needs so they know what is being asked then the result will be a frustrating fight. More often than not, you will be the one losing the battle. A rider must be well balanced so they will be able to ride any horse they are handed to become the best team they can be to achieve their goals.

This can also be applied to every day life and your career. If someone tosses and idea or suggestion your way, it is best to at least listen and understand even if it is something you do not wish to do. You could try it out and even think about how it would work in your scenario of what you want. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t. At least you considered and tried. The same should go for training. If your trainer gives a workout that you just do not think you will enjoy, at least try it. You may realize that you do enjoy it and it may become one of your favorite workouts to do. If not, let them know why you didn’t like it or part of it. Chances are, they know of other workouts to target the areas that you would enjoy doing. That way, you both can work together to figure out what you do like as you work towards hitting your goals.