What's your number one question about personal development?


By Jose Lizama

Updated on Friday 19th of May 2023

What's your number one question about self-improvement?


As humans, we are fallible beings who make mistakes. However, there's one mistake that we tend to make consistently - killing ideas and destroying energy. It's something that happens when we dismiss someone's suggestion as impractical or when we constantly criticize and micromanage our team members. Despite our best intentions, it can have a damaging effect on the people around us and the overall work environment.

By killing ideas and destroying energy, we are often unwittingly shutting down our imaginations and limiting ourselves and others. It is a habit that we need to break if we are to truly foster an environment of creativity and innovation. We must learn to value each and every idea that we come across, however unconventional it may seem. Instead of dismissing ideas outright, we could explore and build on them. Just imagine the possibilities if we were to do so!

The good news is that we can change our mindset and start nurturing ideas instead of killing them. We can do this by affirming to ourselves, 'I do not kill ideas and destroy energy'. By making this a mantra, we can create a shift in our thinking and behavior. We can start to encourage and support our colleagues, thereby creating a space where everyone feels valued and heard. This can lead to a productive and efficient work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

We all have the capacity to be great, and to unleash our full potential, we must embrace an environment that nurtures and inspires us. This means not only supporting ourselves but also those around us. It means creating a sense of belonging and of working towards a shared goal. It means being open to new ideas and approaches and not being afraid to fail. We must remember that every idea has potential, and every person has something valuable to contribute.

To sum up, let us all commit to nurturing and inspiring each other. By embracing the affirmation 'I do not kill ideas and destroy energy,' we can create a positive environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Let us build a culture where ideas are valued, and everyone feels heard and supported. Just imagine the possibilities that lie ahead if we approach our work in this way!

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