Elementary Principles

We're celebrating the birthday of our youngest family member later this week. She is so excited about her special day! For months she's been asking my husband and I for a specific toy as her gift. We haven't said yes or no but we've taken note of her request. Instead of being bothered by her persistence, I've chosen to be inspired by it.

How persistent are you about the things you want in life? When faced with difficulty, do you stand firm or do you begin to waver? The path to the things we hope for is not always a straight line. If you desire something of worth (in your personal or professional life), challenges will arise and there will be detractors along the way. When you're met with opposition, what do you do?

Elementary Principles (perpetuated by kids!):

1. Know what you want and why. If your goal and your purpose are clear, you're less likely to be swayed by resistance.

2. Go in for the ask. Don't assume others know what you want and are willing to hand it to you unsolicited. We miss out on so much just because we don't ask.

3. If the answer is "no", find out why. People say "no" for many different reasons that may have nothing to do with you. Conversely, there may be reasons that have everything to do with you. Start the dialogue and find out.

Once the reasons are known, actions can be taken to correct any issues and start the process again. Pretty straight forward, right? Not always. It may be easier said than done. Sometimes, it's not within your control to turn a "no" into a "yes". But asking questions opens up the conversation which may lead to the underlying reasons. Assumptions and misconceptions go on for far too long all because we don't ask questions.

When my daughter asks why, I can't repeatedly respond with the classic line: "Because I said so!". Helping her understand the "why" behind my "no" can give her the insight she needs to see things from my perspective or to correct her side of the equation. I want her to learn as a young woman to be persistent in what she wants and what she deserves. Fortunately, I get to play a role in her learning. Along the way, she is also teaching me. #BePersistent #MorningMirrorTalk

Question: What have you been able to achieve because of your persistence?

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