People watching is always an entertaining activity...

I don't people watch, though, so I can judge the way someone dresses or make fun of the way they do their hair...

I people watch to see what I can learn from their demeanor and their interaction with the world.

For instance, we all know those people that take themselves waaaay too seriously...

They're very stiff in their movements, straight faced in their appearance, and don't like it at all when someone pushes back on their ideas...

These people generally have a hard time enjoying themselves or finding joy in most any part of life.

Then there are the people who don't take life itself seriously...

They indulge in everything they can get their hands on, they strive for instant gratification, and they keep pushing things off until tomorrow...

This person generally has a hard time accomplishing anything worthy in life because they've convinced themselves that life is longer than it is.

Most of us are some combination of both of these people (I tend to take myself more seriously than is necessary, for instance).

The question is, do you let your tendency to take yourself too seriously, or not take life seriously enough, get in the way of achieving what you want in life while still enjoying the time you have available?

ACTION:

Remember, don't take yourself too seriously...you are your harshest critic, after all...and, at the same time, don't downplay the time you have to live life...you're not long for this world.

Until next time, here's to your 1% growth everyday...

Jerry