ACT IV

REVISE  YOUR  MISTAKES

5 hidden tensions preventing professionals from efficiently processing moments of inadequacy and adapting to new ideas in a time of change.

Act 4 | Scenario 1

When we have a desire to maintain an image of competence, and it prevents us from engaging with scenarios that may reveal our imperfection, ironically causing future incompetence.

“Obstructive Competence”

Act 4 | Scenario 2

“Counteractive Accountability”

When we attach a shortcoming or to our entire identity, and it not only feels bad, but it prevents us from processing new information that could lead to positive change.

Act 4 | Scenario 3

“Premature Perfectionism”

When we attempt to refine imperfections around us, but we do it too soon, and it causes us to latch ourselves to an underdeveloped or immature version of our idea.

Act 4 | Scenario 4

“Reckless Reliability”

When we have a desire to present as stable or consistent, and it causes us to close off from new, perhaps inconvenient, information in a time of change.

Act 4 | Scenario 5

“Detrimental Affection”

When we attach a heightened sense of importance to our past creations, and it prevents us from experiencing more developed and refined versions of ourselves and our work.