Paradigm Paralysis
The futurist Joel Barker offers an interesting perspective on a phenomenon that he calls “Paradigm Paralysis”. He says,
“Whatever our current level of success, we accept it as ‘normal’ and so continue with the activities, actions, and behaviors that keep us at that point.”
That is paradigm paralysis – being crippled by our own limiting self-perspective. Do you accept your current level of performance as being all you are capable of achieving? If so, your actions and behaviors will follow suit. Our actions and behaviors are always consistent with the way we see ourselves.
This phenomenon works both ways. Think of something that you are really good at: listening skills, or golf, or demonstration technique. If you think you are successful in any of those things, a very large portion of your success is based on your self-perception. Read more…
