By: O.L./Sway Buckley
There's a reward for being honest with yourself.
We all struggle with this, and it has far-reaching consequences.
Men, in particular, struggle with being honest with themselves because it often means confronting our limitations.
Athletes and married entrepreneurs know there's a place for pushing ourselves to new limits.
It's good to stretch the boundaries of what we think is possible. You've likely heard the expression, "There's no growth in the comfort zone."
While I agree with this sentiment, it can be dangerous if not held in context.
As husbands, being honest with ourselves can make a difference in marriage and business. At least three positive things happen when we're honest with ourselves.
First, honesty demands humility. Humility positions us for sustainable growth.
To confront our limitations, we must first humbly assess ourselves. Too much on the plate is not the time to add more.
Second, talk about where we need help and be open to the suggestions of our spouses. Generally, the best person to support you and think strategically with is your wife, bro.
Lastly, remove the unnecessary and don't look to replace it with anything. Too often, after we audit our schedules and remove certain tasks-we tend to replace them with something else.
This is a net zero gain (or loss), depending on how you view it.
Being honest about where you are is to create margin. It's a strength and not a weakness.
Accepting our finitude is how we're able to be more productive. It's the link between strengths and weaknesses.
Not being honest about your limits is a weakness.
Being honest about your limits is a strength.
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Here's to living purposefully, powerfully, and profitably in sync,
O.L. & Sway
O.L. is a former banker turned real estate consultant and entrepreneur. Sway is a former CEO of a staffing firm she started on her dorm room floor to pay for college. Together they co-own Marriedpreneur Life Consultancy, equipping faith-based married entrepreneur couples with high-level systems to scale (without strain). They're the creators of the Marriedpreneur Operating Systems and the co-hosts of The Marriedprenuer Life Podcast, which was praised as one of Wedding Wire's top relationship podcasts. Learn more at MarriedpreneurLife.com.