Jeff Hilderman

“The key to letting go of negativity lies in our willingness to change our perspective and be proactive. It’s with this mindset that we’re able to persevere through difficult times and help others to do the same. Positivity is contagious, but it has to start with you. NO MORE EXCUSES…SERIOUSLY We make excuses all the time for a variety of reasons, mostly as a defense mechanism to protect ourselves from humiliation and criticism. Nobody wants to be cast in a negative light, so if there’s an opportunity to shift the blame without consequence, the decision seems obvious. Again, this all comes back to letting ourselves off the hook and deflecting accountability. It might be convenient, but it won’t get you very far in life. The same can be said for procrastination. Consider all the reasons why you put something off. You’re tired and would rather do the work another day. You’re afraid of what others might think if you don’t succeed. You don’t have all the answers, and that scares you. But this isn’t what we tell ourselves. Instead, we rationalize that it isn’t the right time to proceed with our plans.”
― Jeff Hilderman, Clone Yourself: How to Overcome Bottleneck Leadership in 90 Days and Reclaim Your Freedom

“at work when employees are developing new skills. We often forget how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be to learn something new, especially with somebody looking over your shoulder, so as leaders, it’s our job to ward off discouragement and build their confidence during this process. Don’t underestimate the power of a “good job” or “keep trying” – it can literally be the difference between success and failure.”
― Jeff Hilderman, Clone Yourself: How to Overcome Bottleneck Leadership in 90 Days and Reclaim Your Freedom