Simplicity and scepticism
I often come across people who are either sceptical or simply couldn't be bothered with concepts and techniques in the broad and varied fields of personal development and management.
Admittedly, there are some bogus gurus in these fields, and there isn't very much that is entirely original. However, that does not detract from the fact that most, if not all, of these concepts and techniques actually work in real life.
(I actually hesitate to use the term "techniques" because it denotes that the practice is merely superficial, and does not go to the core of the person practising the techniques. However, all the major writers that I have read in the fields of personal development and management have stressed the importance of integrity, and some even spirituality.)
Anyway, coming to the point of this post: sometimes because of scepticism people ignore sound advice, and at other times the simplicity of solutions makes people incredulous.
That is rather unfortunate because I see a lot of ignorance and incompetence that could be overcome by simply trying to apply some lessons given by these personal development gurus.
And the saddest of all is that many people who have good or even noble intentions do not achieve their goals or realise their dreams in life because they do not bother to acquire the tools or develop the skills needed to succeed in whatever they set out to do.
I do not pretend to have mastered self-development -- I do not believe anyone can ever do that completely -- but I have realised how critical it is to DECIDE and ACT on that decision to develop ourselves everyday.
Admittedly, there are some bogus gurus in these fields, and there isn't very much that is entirely original. However, that does not detract from the fact that most, if not all, of these concepts and techniques actually work in real life.
(I actually hesitate to use the term "techniques" because it denotes that the practice is merely superficial, and does not go to the core of the person practising the techniques. However, all the major writers that I have read in the fields of personal development and management have stressed the importance of integrity, and some even spirituality.)
Anyway, coming to the point of this post: sometimes because of scepticism people ignore sound advice, and at other times the simplicity of solutions makes people incredulous.
That is rather unfortunate because I see a lot of ignorance and incompetence that could be overcome by simply trying to apply some lessons given by these personal development gurus.
And the saddest of all is that many people who have good or even noble intentions do not achieve their goals or realise their dreams in life because they do not bother to acquire the tools or develop the skills needed to succeed in whatever they set out to do.
I do not pretend to have mastered self-development -- I do not believe anyone can ever do that completely -- but I have realised how critical it is to DECIDE and ACT on that decision to develop ourselves everyday.
posted by Malaysian X at 8:26 AM
1 Comments:
Dear Siew Eng,
In my opinion, Mr. Dale Carnegie's methods have passed their "use by" dates. I don't know whether you have read the 7 Habits by Stephen Covey.
Anyway, if you have, you will realise that there is a huge distinction between working on our personality as opposed to working on our character.
One is a superficial endeavour, and the other goes to the core of our being. Thus, the latter leads to integrity, which is fundamental for any long term and fruitful relationships (whether with friends, business associates or clients).
By the way, my post was not directed at you, but at people in general who gripe about life and the world they live in but do not do anything about it.
Moreover, we must realise that the first thing that we can and should change is our own way of thinking. And that is key to making the necessary changes to improve the quality of our lives, and of those around us.
Peace, Sister.
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