User:Uncompromised Life Review
Being somewhat compliant, I operate within the confines of Uncompromised Life rules. I pay taxes by April 15, do not drive 80 miles an hour, and attempt to treat others the way I want to be treated. Because of adherence to these edicts, my life usually flows more smoothly.So, here's the thing: Despite the fact that I obey the law; honor codes of ethics, and follow behavioral etiquette, I remain perplexed by my periodic futile attempts to ignore the most powerful, omnipotent, and all-pervasive "Prime Rule of the Universe" which is, "the Universe will not change its rules to accommodate my whims, fantasies, and desires." Simply put, "If I always do what I've always done, I'll always be where I've always been." Ignorance is no excuse; there is no court of appeals, clemency does not exist.
Yet I proclaim, "This time will be different; I'll lose the weight. This time, I'll be perfect." Although - aside from more enthusiastic lip service - I don't actually DO anything differently from all the OTHER times I espoused that same pronouncement. Soon, frustrated and angry again, I grumble about my results (or lack thereof), as they are exactly what they were each previous time I did the same thing. "Why?" I ask. "This isn't fair!"Undeterred by reality, I persist, repeatedly hurling myself into the same patterns, expecting new results. Finally, exhausted and defeated, I realize that instead of walking into walls, I can open a door. I obey the rules and try a new approach; I change.How you handle your mistake makes a big impression both at home and at work.
When you realize you have screwed up, how you handle your mistake is crucial. When you deny responsibility it reflects you being defensive. You can lose all of your credibility if someone proves you were responsible for the mistake. Dealing with the mistake appropriately requires courage and this integrity is a character of a leader. I've personally witnessed a moderate mistake made by a commercial driver that led to his termination because he made matters worse by denying responsibility for his mistake. He did not acknowledge the mistake he committed when there was a witness.