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Self-Mastery
Skill
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Embrace
the Plateau
Positive efforts
to improve group functioning don't always yield immediate observable
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The
Point
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The path
of mastery, directed at improving yourself as a facilitator,
or toward any other capacity, does not unceasingly produce
visible results. As we grow as facilitators, or as we support
groups to grow in their capacity to relate and function in
higher, healthier ways, we are bound to reach "plateaus"
where forward progress may appear to stall.
When we reach such a plateua, it is tempting to either try
something else, or to become frustrated that we're not making
progress and simply quit all together. In actuality, when
progress seems to elude you or your groups, it may be time
to try something else, but it also may be time to just stay
the course.
The idea of mastery is elusive to the majority of Americans.
According to George Leonard, author of a book entitled "Mastery,"
he suggests that American society is engaged in an all out
war against mastery. This is brought on primarily by the demands
of a consumer-oriented economy requiring unchecked growth.
This growth requires the cultivation and maintenance of a
belief and value system that says a quick fix for any and
everything is as close as your next purchase. He suggests
clearly that the heart of mastery is practice and that
mastery itself is staying on the path.
If you are discouraged for lack of forward motion despite
your best efforts, take heart in the possibility that integration
and grounding may be occurring that may form a foundation
for the next forward leap in your growth. |
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Examples
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Leonard
characterizes three different personality types that avoid
mastery. We may fall into one or more of these types from
time to time in our various pursuits.
There's the "Dabbler" who will try a little bit
of everything. Quickly tiring when the initial excitement
of a new pursuit begins to dull, off he goes to try the
next new thing.
The "Hacker" will get fairly proficient at a skill
but will typically stop when he reaches a plateau, never
quite achieving mastery.
The "Obsessive" enjoys the act and the tools that
go with the skill she is about to undertake. She will buy
all the best gear, books, tutors, etc. on the subject, almost
enjoying the furnishings more than the undertaking itself.
Once she's got all the tools, her interest wears thin.
Leonard tells us that embracing the plateau is the key to
mastery. Where are you with respect to your plateaus this
week?
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Action
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approach to dealing with plateaus in general and around faciltation
in particular. Anything you'd like to do differently the next
time you're on one? I'd love to hear you're perspectives on
this. Please email
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Skill
Related Resource
Mastery,
The Keys to Success and Long Term Fulfillment, by
George Leonard
This book is an easy read where you will learn that todays
business focus of "bottom-line" thinking and activity
is really destructive and is non-value added in the long-term.
In order to get to mastery, whether it's your golf game or
family relationships--you must be continuously practicing
(learning). When using "bottom-line" thinking--you
learn only enough to solve your current problem--and you believe
your successful. However, how many times do we have to go
back and re-fix or address the problem. If we master the problem
(thoroughly understanding it)--we can fix the problem right
the first time, completely understanding all the connections.
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About the
Author:
Steve Davis is a Business and Life Coach facilitating others
to reach their full potential in their business and
personal lives. Please email
your stories, comments, suggestions, and ideas. Or call me
at 800-216-3854. I'd love to hear from you. If you find this
newsletter helpful, please forward it to your friends.
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Look for your next issue on June 11, 2002.
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