What we choose to think determines how we decide to act, thereby defining our results. As a wise elder once related:
One evening an old Cherokee leader told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is Bad. It is envy, jealousy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf wins?”
The old Cherokee replied, “The one you choose to feed.”
Which wolf you feed throughout your day dictates your results. I encourage you to choose well.
Keep stretching when you’re pulled,
Dave
Dave Jensen helps leaders manage ambiguity, gain buy-in to any change, improve decision-making, and achieve difficult goals in today’s complex, competitive, and conflicting environment. For a FREE Chapter of his forthcoming book, The Executive’s Paradox – How to Stretch When You’re Pulled by Opposing Demands, visit http://davejensenonleadership.com/
