Comments on: “I’m doing the best I can” (and other things you should never say)

By: LA

LA — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:01:59 +0000

This is an interesting post. I like the comment about the perfectionist who is paralyzed because they are not doing their “best” so therefor they may do nothing. If I I feel I ought to be doing better and am not doing the “best”, does that make me a failure?
Something IS better than nothing at times. I like the expression “you do not have to eat the whole elephant”. There are certain moments when the overwhelming possibilities or missteps one can/has made lead to overly negative self criticism.
That said, on the job I always try my best and if others think there is a misstep I always ask for corrections or additional information. There is certainly room for change, alteration or improvement.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 21:43:27 +0000

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By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:33:40 +0000

As much as I see the problem with saying “I’m doing all I can” to justify one’s lack of actions, there is a natural limit to what we, people, can do, and those limits are different for everyone. There is nothing bad about being able to realistically see those limits. If we can see those limits realistically I’m not sure though.

Still, the whole concept of positive language is simply about convincing yourself that, come on you lazy, you have something left in you to do more even though I’m not sure what it is you have there. However, you won’t find those magical resources just by being positive – you’ll actually have to sacrifice something (such as.. another hour of sleep at night.. or another hour with your family.. or whatever else you do that’s currently not allowing you to spend that extra hour on those other things). Yes, if you want to sacrifice it, then you can still do more. So, basically, figure out the priorities, and, if you still want to say “I’m doing the best I can” after that.. why not?

By: jav

jav — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:59:10 +0000

Words are powerful! I came across the manager know how to play the Manipulation game and make the employee feel like trash. Saying the phrase “I do my best” could be good or bad. The person who received it will take it the wrong way. But all depends on that person how they take it.

By: jav

jav — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:51:40 +0000

if the chairman replied “Your best is not good enough.” I would replied to the chairman, to show me how to do better. Many of manager that I came across are never pro-active.

By: Kristoffer

Kristoffer — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:35:19 +0000

Derek: Kim Jong-Un wants his shirt back!
Seriously, thank you for the reminder of the power of self-talk.
I wish you continued success.

By: DaveZ

DaveZ — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:15:34 +0000

I also used to think of Yoda’s “try or not try” until I came across this TV series’ quote:

“Trying is the least we can do.”

Or something like that. It has stuck to me since then.

I at least try. If I fail, then I learn and either try again or try something new.

Anyway, just a perspective thing. As long as it works for you.

By: Steve V

Steve V — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 03:13:57 +0000

Interesting video and yes I believe that your words came make yourself self limiting. I recently watched a program about Henry Ford on Netflix. It was very inspirational to me. He believed in his core that his vision for a car could come true and today we take driving in a car for granted. Not so before Mr Ford invented the Model T!

By: John Garvens

John Garvens — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:45:29 +0000

I tend to say, “Oh, it’s just some work that I do on the side,” to describe my business: Garvens Media. Historically, I haven’t treated it as a business. As a result, it hasn’t produced the results of a business: significant source of income, name recognition, etc.

Watching this video, I realized my mistake. Before other people take my business seriously, I need to take my business seriously and call it what it is.

Garvens Media is my business. I created it. I sell digital marketing services to local businesses. By definition, that is a business, and I need to treat it accordingly.

Honestly, it feels awkward to call myself a “business owner.” Society tells us that business owners have employees, an office, and a company fleet. Society also tells us that a business owner must generate 100% of their income from their business. Those ideas are false.

Simply put, business owner is anyone who sells a product or service for money. By selling digital marketing services to another business and accepting payment for them, I am a business owner. It still feels awkward to say, but I know that, if I say it enough, I eventually believe it.

By: Devani Anjali Alderson

Devani Anjali Alderson — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:54:25 +0000

Me to, Piers! — And watch Tony has helped with a lot of the limiting belief’s I’ve had whether it be about my work or anything else. It’s amazing how many you can have once you consciously recognize them.

Another one I had (and am still working on getting over): “They won’t like me if…” *insert xyz action*