So many of the 7 & 1/2 habits are connected, but I think the easiest habit for me is habit number four: Confidence in myself as a confident and effective life-long learner. I love to learn, read, question, and wonder! I enjoy researching topics of either personal or professional interest. Even if I don't entirely enjoy the content, I know that by studying, playing, and utilizing the information will make it a part of who I am.
The most difficult habit for me is habit number 3: View problems as challenges. Whether it be a technology problem, life problem, or any problem in between, I take it personally, and I want to give up, or at least put it off until later if I run into trouble. Changing this habit is as simple, or as difficult, as changing my mind-set. Instead of getting discouraged about problems, I need to remember that every obstacle is a positive step...a learning opportunity. We can only truly learn from failure, and only improve as a result. I don't think I'm alone in wanting to improve without the obstacles, but that is simply unrealistic. Since life is full of problems of one sort or another, I should have plenty of practice changing my mind-set.
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