Comments on: Everyone is doing their best, even when they’re not http://glimmers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/everyone-is-doing-their-best-even-when-theyre-not/ Musings on life, work and laughter from a Life and Executive Coach Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:44:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Donna Steinhorn http://glimmers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/everyone-is-doing-their-best-even-when-theyre-not/#comment-47 Donna Steinhorn Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:59:26 +0000 http://glimmers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/everyone-is-doing-their-best-even-when-theyre-not/#comment-47 It's subtle, but the thought is that even when someone chooses to slack off, it's the best they can do at that moment in time, whether it's because they are lazy or unable or willing to do better in that moment. They might be angry or rebellious or something else might be in the background of their choice to do nothing. So in this case, or in the case of the person who has a need for control and/or credit, there is something else going on for them that causes their best to be not-so-great. Could they choose to be/do better? Absolutely...but only if it becomes a conscious thought; and we know how many people operate without making choices. It’s subtle, but the thought is that even when someone chooses to slack off, it’s the best they can do at that moment in time, whether it’s because they are lazy or unable or willing to do better in that moment. They might be angry or rebellious or something else might be in the background of their choice to do nothing.

So in this case, or in the case of the person who has a need for control and/or credit, there is something else going on for them that causes their best to be not-so-great.

Could they choose to be/do better? Absolutely…but only if it becomes a conscious thought; and we know how many people operate without making choices.

]]> By: donnakarlin http://glimmers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/everyone-is-doing-their-best-even-when-theyre-not/#comment-45 donnakarlin Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:43:37 +0000 http://glimmers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/everyone-is-doing-their-best-even-when-theyre-not/#comment-45 Do you really believe everyone is doing there best? I understand Thomas' version of this....hey just understanding Thomas sometimes was a huge feat in itself : ) but I've seen some people slack off on purpose with full intentions of doing little or nothing. I don't understand it, but I've seen it. I know I don't have to understand it or own it. That too is important. I've come across so many people who's sole purpose is to order others around and control the process while not engaging in it only to want credit. Is that their best? I think not. I think it's a conscious choice. Do you see where I'm coming from? Thoughts on this? Thanks! DK Do you really believe everyone is doing there best? I understand Thomas’ version of this….hey just understanding Thomas sometimes was a huge feat in itself : ) but I’ve seen some people slack off on purpose with full intentions of doing little or nothing.

I don’t understand it, but I’ve seen it. I know I don’t have to understand it or own it. That too is important. I’ve come across so many people who’s sole purpose is to order others around and control the process while not engaging in it only to want credit. Is that their best? I think not. I think it’s a conscious choice. Do you see where I’m coming from? Thoughts on this?

Thanks!
DK

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