Category: Edward M. Hallowell

Edward M. Hallowell

Families, by and large, like most groups, resist change. If one member of a family wants to move away, this is regarded as a betrayal, for example. If one member of a family is fat and tries to lose weight, often other members of the family will sabotage the effort. If one member of the family wants to get out of a role he or she has been playing for years, this is usually difficult ot do because the rest of the family tries not to let it happen. If your role is clown, you remain the clown. If your role is responsible oldest child, you probably keep that role within your family for your entire life. If you are the black sheep, you’ll find it very diffcult to change colors in the eyes of your family no matter how many good deeds you do.

Edward M. Hallowell

So don’t look over your shoulder or let fear and anxiety rule you. Go for broke. Let passion blaze your trail. Look ahead and pursue the dream that fits who you are as a person and a manager. Learn what you can, but don’t get bogged down–in today’s world, there’s so much to know that learning can actually take the place of action and hold you back. Learn enough, then trust your gut and act. Be bold–or crazy–enough not to hold back. Take advantage of the freedom to be your own person. When the game is over, regardless of the score, you’ll revel in what you’ve done.