Monday, March 3, 2008

Respect climbs the Ladder of Achievement

When you watch the progress of any individual, team, or organization, you will notice the levels of respect that are generated in the competitive environment. Going from negative, "I won't," to the "I might" positive response, respect also changes from negative to the positive mode. To the eventual "I did it" reactions, respect progresses to a positive attitude toward oneself, toward others, and towards events in general.

Respect for oneself is the beginning. Personal respect implies change on the inside before being obvious on the outside through actions. The way an individual takes care of their basic needs indicates degrees of self-respect. Self-respect provides for the food, shelter, clothing, and security.

As the basic needs are met in satisfactory ways, self-respect expands to respect for others even if you have different opinions and ideas about how to live life effectively and efficiently. Respect for others implies a positive, competitive attitude that is conducive to peaceful actions. Competitive individual or team conditions expects respect for the aptitudes of others. The winning score or final outcome shows the positive motivation in respecting the values of others and their approaches to completing an assignment. Mutual respect gives rise to growth rather than divisiveness.

As we strive to improve the conditions in all areas of life, let us continue to learn the reasons for self-respect and mutual respect for others. Respect will bring more individuals into striving to reach their maximum goals while striving to respect other individuals in their quest to succeed in the climb up the Ladder of Achievement. Respect breeds respect!

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