Race to action
Yesterday at work, it was again brought to my attention, again, that I tend to react quickly to suggestions of others. I am rather impulsive that way, or at least it seems on the surface. A deeper look reveals that it is possible that my motivation is not altruistic. Rather, my race to action is linked to my desire to impress. When I quickly respond, I feel like I am on top of it, obedient, ready for action. In reality, I haven’t always weighed the consequences, considered the needs of others, and can come across as a demanding task master. I expect other people to respond with similar compliance, without hesitation, and am surprised at any backlash. In my mind I hear thoughts like “I am not to blame I am just doing what I was told by someone of higher authority than me.” But my role isn’t to just quickly implement directions; instead it is to use my analytical skills (which I really do have), apply knowledge to the situation, and respond accordingly. That...