People who think you are weak will offer you an excuse. People who think you are strong will offer you a challenge. – Eric Greitens

I have been listening to an audiobook about resilience and the above quote stuck out.

How many times do we let ourselves and those around us off with an excuse?

We buy into their mindset or they buy into our mindset of being weak. Of maybe it was a little too hard.

A lot of times we do this because we think it is the kind thing to do. We think it might be a little harsh to hold them to a higher standard and let them know they fell short of that higher standard.

The kinder way is actually to do just that.

To expect more from ourselves and others and to let them know when they have failed. Not that they are a failure, but that they have failed.

Two things to think about:

Where am I letting myself off the hook with excuses and building into the myth that I am weak?

Is there someone in my life that is offering me a challenge?

Make it a great day.

Jake