The other day, a friend and I were chatting about accomplishments and how they impact people differently.  They can either hold a person back, or help a person move forward.  The choice is up to each of us.

If we focus on the accomplishment and judge future actions by its scale, the accomplishment can become an anchor that hold us back.  It can prevent us from trying new things, things where we might fail.  

At the other extreme, some say to “let it go.”  It seems to my friend and me that, taken literally, they are forgetting to learn from experience.

Doesn’t it make more sense to learn from accomplishments (and failures) and to use the lessons learned in other areas?  If so, accomplishments (and failures) can help us move forward and move in many different directions.  At that point, it is just a matter of deciding on the opportunities that are of greatest interest to each of us.

Filed by Coleen Davis at 9:39 am under Achieving Goals, Business Acumen, Leadership, Planning Tips