Shoulder to Cry On
When I was trying to introduce a new idea into the organization, I would often make mistakes and become discouraged. Then I would see one of my favorite movie lines displayed on my office bulletin board: “One of the best things you have going for yourself is your willingness to humiliate yourself.” (Simon to Melvin in the movie As Good As It Gets). That was just like me, and because of this, I was willing to continue trying to introduce the new idea despite the embarrassing mistakes. So instead of giving up, I’d usually find a shoulder to cry on—someone who would help me recognize that things weren’t as bad as I thought they were.
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