HOW DO YOU SHOW UP?

I'm rarely the smartest, most experienced, most educated person in the room. 

I think a lot of us find ourselves in that position. It's tempting, when placed in a situation where we feel inadequate, to try to overcompensate and prove like we belong at the 'adult table'. 

We have two choices in these situations;

Choice #1 - Show up in an attempt to prove that we're good enough, smart enough, experienced enough, or educated enough to be there, even though in many cases we're not.

or,
Choice #2 - Show up knowing that we don't yet fully belong and use it as an opportunity to learn, ask questions and contribute in an authentic and meaningful way.  

These two choices will bring very different responses;

Choice #1, you'll likely find that others in the group will take some pleasure in knocking you down a few pegs, likely below your actual level of knowledge, experience or intelligence.
or,

Choice #2, you'll likely find that the group will take pleasure in helping you gain the additional knowledge, skills and experience needed to feel like you belong there.  

When we show up to improve ourselves and contribute whatever we can to the group, everyone will want to help us.

"Don't show up to prove. show up to improve."  - Simon Sinek



Choose to Care....