Don't Try. Do It!

I spent an hour to discuss with 3 of my subordinates after lunch hour today.  The purpose was to follow-up the on-job-training progress of my new staff who only joined one and a half months ago.  

During the conversation, I received many negative signals from them.  Not because the job itself or the new staff but excuses, again.  Taking this opportunity, I told them not to focus on micro aspect of those problems as, by doing so, they will only magnify those problems.  They will feel very negative which lead to low morale.  Instead, look at those problems on macro view.  Meaning, think about how those problems could occured, identify the root cause and solve them one by one.  In other words, stop justifying and blaming but think positively and take action immediately.

One of them replied that they will try.  This, again, is a way of negative thinking as they were attempting to seek for the route to escape in case of failure.  I, therefore, further counselled them that there is nothing wrong with making mistake.  Most importantly is to learn from mistake as mistake will provide them a roap map to success.  Also, I advised them not to use the word "try" but "do".  "Try" will give them negative momentum but "Do" will provide positive feeling and motivation.

Doesn't it sound familiar in our route to financial freedom.  We should learn continuously and learn from mistake.  This can only be done when we "Do".  Does it mean we should give up if we "Try" and fail.  No.  We shall sharpen our skill through the mistake we have make but not vice-versa.  Discipline and positive thinking are our "fuels" towards our success in any aspect of our life.

Therefore, don't try.  Do it.