Unnoticed and unappreciated
Exploring the drive to feel valued
The Fear of being unappreciated
Feeling undervalued takes the wind out of your sails.
Especially when you pour your heart and soul into your work.
Our society's insistence on immediate recognition has created a struggle. True greatness is not a quick win but a journey of challenges, attempts, and discipline. It's this struggle that shapes us and makes the journey worthwhile.
Recognition may not always be immediate or visible, but your genuine contributions often lie beneath the surface, accumulating over time like the steady drip of water carving a canyon. Your efforts are not in vain; they are shaping the landscape of your journey.
The question
Each day, we require of ourselves a positive answer to the question,
Are my contributions valuable?But often, our challenge is defining where value should come from. Too frequently, we focus on recognition—a positive comment, a like, a follow, or similar. It’s an ego-driven play.
Power in Consistency
Greatness is not a sudden burst of extraordinary effort but the result of consistent, small daily actions. Each action, no matter how small, is significant and contributes to your journey.
In his book Atomic Habits, James Clear discusses the power of tiny gains. Specifically, he compares the growth potential of 1% better each day to 1% worse each day.
The drive to be 1% better daily is not about grand gestures but the commitment to continuous improvement.
It’s the discipline to change habits, to make steps towards your goal, and to trust that purposeful action over time can reshape the landscape.
Imagine if every day you focused on being just a bit better than you were yesterday. Over time, these tiny improvements compound, leading to significant growth and transformation.
Consistency is your greatest ally. The daily grind, persistent effort, and unwavering dedication to your goals build a foundation for success. Each consistent action you take is a building block of confidence and achievement.
The Game Against Yourself
Ultimately, the journey to greatness is a personal one. It’s not about competing with others but about challenging yourself. It’s about looking in the mirror daily and asking, “How can I be better than yesterday?” This internal drive creates a growth mindset, encouraging learning and adaptation.
Remember, your contributions are valuable because of their immediate impact and the cumulative effect they create over time. Embrace the power of consistency, strive for that 1% improvement each day, and recognize that greatness is forged in the daily commitment to bettering yourself.
Takeaway
Your value is only sometimes measured by external recognition but by the internal drive to improve and the consistency of your efforts. Keep pushing forward, and let each day’s small victories build towards your ultimate success. The game is against yourself, and the goal is to be better today than you were yesterday.
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Here’s your Opportunity
To answer the question, “Are my contributions valuable?” You must have clarity on your goals and vision.
We provide templates to help you write your vision and plans to capture your essential 20%.
Our Vision / Mission / Values template can help you define and align yourself to a foundation that will improve your aligned decision-making.
Our 2024 planning will help you align your important tasks and plan the next few months, days, and hours so that you can cross off the most important things.
We aim to help you become your best self and lead others to be their best self. By focusing on the essential few items, you can drive significant change over a long period of time.
The Five Questions
Five questions must be answered daily, representing a core set of opportunities to define or redefine our identity.
Because they cut through most of the protections that we build up.
1. Am I doing the right things?
2. Are my contributions valuable?
3. Am I empowered to be effective?
4. Are my actions aligned with essential goals?
5. Do I find purpose and fulfillment? Your journey to how you answer these questions matters. Because you matter. We want to inspire and help you find confidence and clarity through the most challenging times. We’re here for you.
-Your friends at OutsmartChaos.
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