Quick Question: What should I let go of?
Quick Question
Here is today's quick question for you...What should I let go of?
We all have an internal dataset that guides our thoughts, actions and decisions. A set of ‘facts’ that we ‘know’ to be ‘true’. But what if some of those facts are holding us back from achieving something?
Ask it when you're...
Feeling stuck despite your best efforts to move others - When you've tried everything you can think of but keep hitting the same walls, the obstacle might be something you're unwilling to release.
Grasping a new opportunity - What got you here may not get you there. This question can help you determine what to discard to make space for new ways.
Noticing patterns of resistance - When you find yourself consistently avoiding certain conversations, decisions, or opportunities, you might have found something (or someone) that isn’t helping you to progress.
Listen for...
Try to listen for:
Win-lose language - when winning becomes more important than finding the best solution.
Expired expertise - clinging to knowledge or methods that worked in a previous context but limit your effectiveness now.
Bottlenecks - holding onto decisions or responsibilities that would be better shared or delegated.
Follow up with...
Sometimes, the greatest value comes from the one extra question you take the time to ask.
In this situation, you could try…
What would I need to change about my thinking to let this go?
What am I afraid will happen if I release my grip?
What would I like to make space for?
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