http://barryfalke.com/featured/leadership-starts-with-introspection/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://barryfalke.com/featured/leadership-starts-with-introspection/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Shannon Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:44:56 +0000 http://barryfalke.com/?p=329#comment-11 I think this post makes a valid point. Introspection is always difficult, but definitely produces a more well-developed person when it is over. The problem with introspection is, not only that it requires a inward looking at of our souls, but that it requires us to be alone with our thoughts. Being alone with my thoughts causes me to second guess, and actually lose confidence most times. I think the key is making a conscious effort to set time aside where you can be alone, and first develop the discipline of staying focused, and then when that discipline has been acheived, free instrospection will follow. I think it is important to keep in mind during those times that introspection shouldn't be judgemental or even critical (in a negative sense) but rather it should be done through the help of God, in prayer and humility. We are all screw ups, but if we keep in mind the end goal, and who we are working to become, then introspection can be something that is valuable. The more we do it, the less daunting and intimidating it will be. Great post. Keep at it! I think this post makes a valid point. Introspection is always difficult, but definitely produces a more well-developed person when it is over. The problem with introspection is, not only that it requires a inward looking at of our souls, but that it requires us to be alone with our thoughts. Being alone with my thoughts causes me to second guess, and actually lose confidence most times. I think the key is making a conscious effort to set time aside where you can be alone, and first develop the discipline of staying focused, and then when that discipline has been acheived, free instrospection will follow. I think it is important to keep in mind during those times that introspection shouldn’t be judgemental or even critical (in a negative sense) but rather it should be done through the help of God, in prayer and humility. We are all screw ups, but if we keep in mind the end goal, and who we are working to become, then introspection can be something that is valuable. The more we do it, the less daunting and intimidating it will be. Great post. Keep at it!

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