I hope everyone had a terrific Independence Day!As I ponder what to put in my 4th of July weekend post, the theme of independence is heavy on my mind.
As Americans, we value independence greatly & pride ourselves on our ability to get things done alone.
Unfortunately, alone isn’t always the best way to get the job done.
Think back to the last time you set out to accomplish something difficult – losing weight, consistently exercising, paying off your credit cards, etc.
Did you go it alone or with a partner?
Even the best of us have trouble staying on track with our plans & goals alone.
This July, let’s also celebrate Interdependence as well as Independence.
Interdependence is a very important concept for getting things done, both individually & corporately.
The idea behind interdependence is that each member of a team is better for being on the team. Supporting & inspiring each other creates a synergy where exponentially more is accomplished than could be done by one person alone.
Having someone you trust on your team provides a valuable source of:
- Clarification
- Brainstorming
- Reminders
- Accountability
- Support
As I'm becoming more interdependent, my team continually grows & now includes a variety of people – my husband, my parents, my friends, my boss, my coach, fellow athletes, my physicians, etc. I’m thankful for each member of the team as they assist in keeping me on track.
But, being interdependent – needing others & assisting them – is amazingly rewarding.
The true value of interdependence is relationship building.
As we build interdependent relationships, not only are goals accomplished, but we come to value each other more - and, one relationship at a time, our nation & our world are strengthened.
Are you independent or interdependent?
For the goals you’re pursuing, who’s on your team?
Have a wonderful week & celebrate interdependence this July!
Kim
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