As I reflect on the 7 1/2 Habits to find the one that will be the most challenging, I find that habit # 3 would be my most likely answer in many other fields of work and study. It is difficult for me to put the positive spin on some "challenges" and say, " Today I get to, "rather than, "Today I have to." That being said, however, I think that in this particular area of learning my greatest challenge will be Habit #4- to have confidence in myself as a competent effective learner. Anything mechanical ( and I mean anything even remotely mechanical or technical!) scares me to death. Thus the name of my blog! I find that part of my problem is my self-talk. I listened particularly closely to the video clip when the narrator said, " Don't say it or think it unless you want it to be true." I will really try hard to be careful with my words. I am such a perfectionist and I think part of my self doubt comes from knowing that I'm not the best at this!
The habit that will be easiest for me is Habit # 2- accept responsibility for my own learning. I am a self- starter and am generally self- motivated. Deadlines sometimes assist me as I overcome my lifelong habit of procrastination, but I always take responsibility for my own learning. Thank goodness for Catholic school upbringing!
As for the habit that I think will be most important for me, it will definitely be Habit #7 1/2- PLAY! I think if I can do more playing and experimenting, I might be able to overcome my fear of hitting the wrong key or appearing ignorant. I might even try a couple of the stretches now and then! The sky's the limit!
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Hey, it's okay. If we make mistakes or look ignorant, then we can do it together. We can both overcome our fear of doing it wrong. Just think, we have already made it to the blogging stage and it's kind of fun. Keep playing!!! By the way, getting on a plane and flying away right now sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain. I too am a perfectionist. That fear of hitting the wrong key and sending the entire network into cyber space takes my breath away. A more likely event would be missing a step to permalink and thinking the Thing # whatever is completed but in reality is not. I need a Diet Coke.
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