Do you remember the line in Forrest Gump about the box of chocolates? He shared that his Mama said life was like a box of chocolates because you never know what you will get. The same sentiment could apply to other types of boxes. For example, shoe boxes can contain more than what is listed on the label. Shoe boxes hold pairs of options for you. You can choose comfort, style, or functionality. The description associated with the shoe can influence how you approach your objectives.
- Comfortable shoes allow you to stay on your feet longer. They are built for endurance. Experience and flexibility are a pair of traits that will enable you to find a way to finish what you start. It will often be necessary to take risks and operate in areas where you don't have a great degree of familiarity. However, make sure that you have honed your strengths to the point that they are able to work in your favor.
- Style is about getting attention. You want people to appreciate what they see. Acknowledgement and reliability are a pair of characteristics that are visible to others. Recognize the people that help you. Share credit for your achievements. Let others know that they can count on you by honoring your commitments. You are not always of aware of what people notice. When you do what you say that you will do, you set an expectation. Do your best not to give people a reason to doubt you.
- Functionality is associated with the environment. It is important to select the appropriate shoes, or traits, for the situation. Observation and humility will serve you well when there are unknown variables. Pay attention to your surroundings and how the people around you interact with one another. Ask questions to get a better understanding of how you can contribute to the team. Don't feel like you need to have all of the answers right away.
Leave a comment and share the type of shoes that you wear most often. Do you go for comfort, style, or functionality?
Most often I wear shoes that are comfortable not because I want to but because my feet were not formed to endure the attention that a stylish shoe offers. I certainly would run the risk of having a very uncomfortable day. It is however in my comfortable shoe that I am able to not only stay the course and be flexible but obtain the acknowledgement that I am reliable and that you can count on me. It’s like the box of chocolates you really don’t know what you going to get in the shoe box until you actually start to walk in the shoe! WMG...
ReplyDeleteIn order to feel great, I prefer comfortable shoes. Shoes are like trails in our life. Sometimes they tend to make us bend, break us or help us to stand firm. As long as my shoes are comfortable I know I can weather the storms of life.
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