The scoring in the world of gymnastics is judged starting from a “10”. From there, as contestants execute their routine, the judges look for the composed artistry of each contestant and can potentially deduct points based on certain criteria.
As each new participant steps into the arena, they all start from a place of perfection, a perfect “10”. This competition is the rarest of sporting ventures as it doesn’t require participants to begin at zero and work their way up.
Everyone begins with the highest expectation in mind, “they’re a 10”.
Contrary to life and how we view people especially new acquaintances, we are pre-judging and non-verbally setting them up in our minds with something to prove to earn our affection, trust, loyalty, etc.
Because of this, our treatment of people can be suspect. We are looking for endless opportunities for them to show us why we should be friends, date them, hire or promote them, or form any bond at all.
If there’s even the slightest reservation, we have a tendency of writing them off and discounting their value.
Instead, what we should get into the habit of doing is seeing everyone with the potential to do amazing things.
As parents, leaders, and influencers, each individual should get the same treatment from us. Everyone is valuable and has something to contribute to the family, the team, the organization.
What is the harm in approaching people this way? They turn out to not be perfect? They need more nurturing, guidance, and patience? These are things we all need.
If we start by seeing the best in people and doing whatever we can to extract that and help them reach their full potential, aren’t we all winning in this scenario?
Isn’t this how we want to be treated?
We want everyone to see the good in us, give us a chance, see beyond the mistakes in our past, and help us become who we are called to be.
If that’s how we desire to be treated, then it just makes sense for us to do the same for others, right?
Imagine a place where you see everyone as a “10” and pour into them through teaching, guidance, and great leadership what they need to succeed?
Our organizations, teams, and families would all perform at a higher level collectively because we’re in this thing together.
If we want the best out of people, we have to see the best in people.
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This goes for adults as well as children.
Imagine how much we can change the lives and futures of our children if we saw the best in them and raise them that way.
If we can mold our future generations from this mindset, how much better would their self-esteem be? Or how much better would they treat other people?
The things we do have a tendency to pay off in some way and in this case, it’d be paying off for years to come.
Why don’t you try it today and see how it goes?
Are you ready to leave the “what if” behind today and use this to see the best in people?
What other tactics can we use to get the best out of people? Comment below and share!
