{"id":6347,"date":"2024-02-01T12:10:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/less-i-know-what-i-like-more-whats-working-for-you\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T12:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:10:29","slug":"less-i-know-what-i-like-more-whats-working-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/less-i-know-what-i-like-more-whats-working-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Less ‘I Know What I Like,’ More ‘What’s Working for You?’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s easy and common to settle into the comfort of preference and routine. On some level, this is to be expected. Over time, we craft our lives around what we know we like, from the coffee we drink and the shows we watch, to even the ideas and opinions we hold dear. <\/p>\n

And the more we do that, the easier those patterns become to repeat.<\/p>\n

This familiarity in life isn\u2019t inherently bad. On some level, it gives us a sense of security and identity\u2014it makes up the people we are and the lives we live.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a danger when comfort turns into complacency. There\u2019s a point where \u201cI know what I like\u201d can close the door on growth, new experiences, and even wisdom that others can offer us. <\/p>\n

There is a subtle line where \u201cI know what I like\u201d begins to take away from joy and even a potentially more meaningful existence.<\/p>\n

At all stages of life, but maybe even more the older we get, we would be wise to focus less on \u201cI know what I like\u201d and more on \u201cWhat\u2019s working for you?\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s foolish, of course, to assume that we know all things and have everything figured out in life perfectly. So on some level, this shift in thinking that I\u2019m encouraging today is an invitation to humility. <\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just about the fact that no matter our age, we can still learn from others. It\u2019s about actively<\/em> pursuing that wisdom. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s about intentionally moving away from \u201cI know what I like and I\u2019m not going to change\u201d to \u201cWhat\u2019s working for you? And how can I improve life for myself and others by moving toward it?\u201d <\/p>\n

Think about it this way: Shifting from \u201cI know what I like\u201d to \u201cWhat\u2019s working for you?\u201d is a small change in wording but a significant shift in mindset. <\/p>\n

The question invites a dialogue and opens us up to learn from the experiences and successes of others. It\u2019s an acknowledgment that perhaps there\u2019s a different, maybe even a better way, to approach various aspects of life that we hadn\u2019t considered before.<\/p>\n

We can see this in small ways. Questions like \u201cWhat restaurant do you like to eat at?,\u201d \u201cWhat movies have you enjoyed seeing?,\u201d \u201cWhat books are you reading?,\u201d or \u201cWhat hobbies are you currently enjoying?\u201d can introduce us to new foods, new experiences, and new passions.<\/p>\n

But the application of this mindset goes well beyond leisure activities. It can (and should) extend into more profound areas of our lives. <\/p>\n

We can ask our friends and people we look up to questions like:<\/p>\n

What\u2019s working for you in your physical health?
What\u2019s working for you in your personal finances?
What\u2019s working for you in your relationships?
What\u2019s working for you in your career? <\/p>\n

Or imagine the insights we could gain by asking a friend, \u201cWhat\u2019s working for you in managing stress?\u201d or \u201cWhat worked for you in restoring that broken relationship?\u201d These questions can uncover wisdom, advice, and strategies we might never have learned otherwise.<\/p>\n

But to get there, we need to move beyond being content with what we like and how we\u2019ve decided to live our lives. We need to purposefully desire to learn from others. <\/p>\n

Adopting this approach to life doesn\u2019t just benefit us individually. For one, it sparks a culture of sharing and community and deciding to learn from one another rather than argue with one another (and don\u2019t we all need more of that these days). When we live wise and intentional lives, everybody wins. <\/p>\n

So let me encourage you today. Think less \u201cI know what I like.\u201d Ask more \u201cWhat\u2019s working for you?\u201d<\/p>\n

And let\u2019s all grow and be better because of it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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