So at The Rock we’re going through a series on identity. They were talking how having a good reputation and identity can get you far. Having a good reputation isn’t just a “religious thing”. Think about it…if you were deciding between two companies, you would look at the reputation and ratings of both. Then pick the better one. If I’m going to get my car serviced, I want to take it to a place that has a reputation of being honest and good at diagnosing problems. Your reputation speaks more about you before you even open your mouth.
So it got me thinking. Is the way we see ourselves the same as the way other people see us? If you ask someone who doesn’t really know you…or a friend of a friend…the answers might totally blow you away. [You gotta be careful with who you ask...depending on the relationship, you might not get honest answers. =P]
It was actually something at work that got me thinking today. I’ve always thought of myself as a giving person. I’m not really good at receiving things. I’d much prefer to be on the giving end of things. [crazy, i know.] But today I had a realization that I’m a convenience giver. I’m a giving person when its easy for me. When things work out and the impact on me isn’t that great. But when there is a greater cost…suddenly it becomes more difficult. And by this, I’ve missed the entire point of giving in the first place. It’s so easy to give out of our excess, but much more difficult when we have little as well. Just some food for thought. So go out and see if you know who you really are. The answers may surprise you. =)
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