Humility vs Arrogance

Hi readers, welcome to another training session. Hope you have been benefiting from these sessions over the past couple of weeks. Today's topic is going to be an interesting one(to me at least). I recently read a book called "Shift Your Mind" by Brian Levenson and the information shared in that book has shifted my perspective on both humility and arrogance. In the book, Levenson goes on to talk about how there are two type of mindsets needed to perform, a performance mindset and a preparation mindset. As an athlete, I couldn't agree more with this.

We spend so much time in preparation that we sometimes forget how to perform. Reasons for this is because we are always told to be humble and don't be too loud. During the preparation phase, humility is essential because it allows one to be open to new ideas and willingness to learn. Don't get me wrong, being humble is important is it is essential for growth. Through reading this book(Shift Your Mind) I've found out that it's all about when you need to be humble.

Now, let's move to arrogance, the trait that usually most people despise and dislike. Here's the truth though, to be great at anything arrogance has its place as well. During the performance phase is where you get the full permission to be arrogant. Believing that you're the best guy to get the job done in that moment can often lead to successful outcomes. You can't be humble during the performance phase because you'll lack the confidence needed to perform to the best of your ability. At the same time, you cannot be arrogant during the preparation phase because you'll never look for ways to improve. So remember this phrase "Humble in preparation and Arrogant in performance". The healthy balance of these two can led to high performance in any area of your life that you desire. You have to know that you're not better than anybody but at the same time you need to know that you're built different.

Here's some ways to stay humble and build confidence:

1. Take time to ask questions and enjoy learning Be inquisitive, ask questions, and be open to new things. Know that your way isn't always the best way especially during the preparation phase of whatever it is you find yourself doing. Allow yourself to be open to feedback because you aren't always right.
   

2. Be consistent in doing the hard stuff Putting the work in on a consistent basis will allow you to be able to have the belief that you can do it again when it comes time to perform. Practice makes improvement/progress and with the consistency, it will be cool to see how far you go.
   

3. Detach from the results Regardless of the results might show, don't get too attached to them. One bad result does not mean you're bad at what you do. At the same time a good result does not mean you should stop applying that pressure to whatever it is that you're doing.
   

4. Uplift as you climb As you progress in what you're doing, be sure to encourage other people along the way. You'll be encouraging yourself as you do this as well.
   

5. Be mindful of what constantly listen to Music can play a big role in someones ability to belief in themselves. There's just some songs that make you feel like you can do anything and there's others that make you feel bad about yourself. Decide today to consume more songs and content that make you feel like you are the best/baddest thing walking.
   

6. Understand WHEN to be humble and arrogant There's a time for everything and that applies to mindsets as well. Be humble when preparing for something but when it comes to performing what you've been preparing for, then it's time to be arrogant. In other words, when done correctly, being humble when preparing will give you the confidence needed to believe that you can perform.

Thanks for tuning in to another training session. I hope that you the reader will find these tips helpful in your everyday life. Can't wait for you all to come back again.

Until Next Time,

E. Ibadin