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Perceptions of Self vs. Others: Bridging the Gap

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Post time 27-9-2023 11:02:53 | Show all posts |Read mode
"I'm curious about whether you tend to adopt a proactive ""I control my destiny"" approach in real life, or a passive ""let fate decide"" attitude. The main reason for contemplating this topic is a conversation with a younger colleague. He mentioned that I am diligent at work, and initially, when he joined, I assisted him a lot. He also expressed a desire to find more motivation in his work. However, for him, a job is just a job—making no mistakes, receiving a paycheck on time, and maybe a raise the following year is sufficient.

For him, as long as the job is error-free and allows for a comfortable life, that's good enough. He asked me why I am so dedicated to my work. Hearing his assessment surprised me because it differs greatly from how I perceive myself. Personally, I think I do my job well purely out of a sense of responsibility, striving to execute it flawlessly. However, as to whether I aim for perfection, I don't think I consciously have such a mindset!

In fact, I believe my core approach is similar to this colleague's. I simply meet my own standards in my work and then leave the rest to fate. I never do extra work just to climb the career ladder, so I don't fall into the category of those who are very proactive. I'm just a bit surprised that an outsider's evaluation of me is so different from how I see myself. I can't quite grasp the exact reason for this yet, so I don't know how to conclude on this phenomenon. I find it interesting and wanted to share it with you."
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