“Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.”
― Alfred A. Montapert
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“People that have trust issues only need to look in the mirror.
There they will meet the one person that will betray them the most.”
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― Shannon L. Alder
What if there was a 12” rock, instead of a pea, under your mattress?
The pea and the rock are merely analogies to the perceived size of our problems.
To one person, the problem seems like a pea. To another, that similar problem seems like a 12” rock. Same type of problem, yet completely different perceptions. Interestingly, both people will be vehemently supported by their Inner-Circles! Both “camps” will be vehemently affirming, that this same problem, is most definitely a pea or most definitely a 12” rock.
Which is it… a pea or a 12” rock? It’s both and everything in-between.
One of the eight components of Holistic-DMQ (Decision Making Quality) is Inner-Circle-DMQ. Thus; who you decide to have in your Inner-Circle is critical. Look for people who inform you about… not just affirm… your decisions. Preferably, although it’s humbling, pursue building Inner-Circles who have a Collective-DMQ higher than your own.
For similar problems, you’ll notice one person is still genuinely happy, giving, etc., while another person will need to take a mental health day, meet with a professionals, etc.
So… why such a wide-ranging interpretation of the same type of problems?
Unfortunately, the solutions need to be as customized as the interpretations of the problem. Here’s a few things to consider, when you’re dealing with a “problem”, and they might help you sleep a little better.
- Fast forward your life… when you’re 100… and / or on your death bed. Will you even remember this “problem”?
- Do you have the ability to positively influence the outcome or is it completely in other people’s decision-making hands?
- Lastly, but critically important if you’re pursuing Unorthodoxly-Amazing, what will you forfeit, if you don’t effectively handle the “problem / opportunity” well?
Your unique interpretations of, and genuine answers to these questions, will help guide you to the best decisions for you, while aligning you with the trajectory of your overall life that your Holistic-DMQ is creating… Good Enough… Not So Good or Unorthodoxly Amazing… but all you!
Now, the jugular decision overriding all these micro-situations in your life is… what kind of life are you pursuing?
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2 – A “Good Enough” life where you’re primarily self-centered first and then help others with your excess time,
money, etc., and you fit neatly and happily into the Social Norm’s definition of “success”.
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1 – An “Unorthodoxly-Amazing” life where you’re lit up inside, passionate about life and only a small percentage
of people understand you… but the ones that do… are hyper-appreciative for you being in their lives!
Unorthodoxly Amazing isn’t for most people for a couple of key reasons. The basic reason, like it or not, is just the simple, natural Bell-Curve which objectively means 84% of any big enough group will be “Average” or “Below Average”. Thus, we’re mathematically left with only 16% having the ability to be “Above Average” or higher, with the highest level, such as an Elon Musk (in many, not all respects) being an “Outlier”.
What will it take for you to be an Unorthodoxly-Amazing human, relationship partner or community steward?
Do you want to be in the Top-16%?
Rainbows of Unorthodoxly-Amazing don’t last forever!
May you be blessed to find as many Rainbows of Unorthodoxly-Amazing on your special and one-of-a-kind Life Journey!
Are you a Top-16% Leader looking to make a Significant Social Impact in other people’s lives?
Would you like to create $50,000 an hour for Your Favorite Non-Profits?
DM me on LinkedIn or directly (jim.roncevich@ipgsocialimpact.com).
Who changes the world? I believe it’s almost exclusively the Top-7%. They are the only ones with the Talent Portfolios and social consciences needed to actually implement significant positive social impact.
If you believe you’re one of these executives, we’d love to explore possible opportunities.
Get MAD! Get Making A Difference! ~ JR
