Sloppy Seconds

It may or may not sound kinda funny to you coming from me

But you know what?

I’m kinda normal…

Like, I have fears, addictions, shame, and everything in between

It’s pretty much all the stuff that you’ve thought that no one else thinks.

But the difference, sugar lips, between myself and the average person is that

I’ve put years into self development and while I’m not claiming to know it all

The knowledge and practical skills that I’ve acquired along the way have helped

Me to be able to teach these strategies and tactics to “normal” people.

That being said, even though I have founded a company that’s pursuit is to

Help others live out their potential in fun, fitness, finance, and fulfillment

I sometimes mess up along the way.

This past week or so, I have to admit I’ve not been on

And my mentor let me know…

Big time!

I have a mentor (actually 2) that I turn to for feedback on my progress in

All aspects of my business, including these emails.

I’d say that I spend 80% of my month receiving feedback and learning

And the other 20% trying to teach what I’ve learned.

Lately, I’d been slacking on the learning and my mentor has a very creative

Way of giving me criticism. He calls it the “crisandwichism”

Which is where you surround your criticisms with positive feedback.

Here’s what he said to me last time we talked.

He said, (from my notes): Good consistency in emails and good

Increase in your network and reach

But it seems like the content you’re writing about isn’t really reaching

Your audience and it has looked a little sloppy lately

Maybe take a few more seconds to reread what you’ve written to

Make sure that you are as clear as I know you are capable of being

I’ve seen more relatable content from you in the past.

It’s a great way to provide feedback and it gently guided me onto a more

Direct path to where I want to go, rather than shaking me and hoping

That I find my way without any real feedback.

So that’s what I got for you today. A bit of a confession and a tip from

One of my mentors on how to give positive feedback. Use this info wisely.

Jerry “360 feedback” Washington

P.S. Both giving and receiving feedback is absolutely crucial to growth in

Any field or endeavour. I can’t tell you how many people I see that get

Butt hurt over the slightest bit of criticism. But there are also people on the

Other side that constantly criticize, but never offer any constructive

Feedback to try to actually help the person. I hope that you can use this

To help you in your personal growth. If you would like more tips and info like this

You can join my private Facebook group Project SELFFY to join our discussion.

Talk soon…

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