“The ‘have to’ mindset can make tasks feel like obligations, while the ‘get to’ mindset can make them feel like opportunities to grow.”
Do you have to do hard things things that will make you better, or do you GET to do hard things that will make you better?
Too often, we say things like, “I have to go run, I have to work out, I have to show up early or stay late.” What if, instead of saying, “I have to,” go do something, we said, “I get to?”
Changing those two words can create a mindset shift that can change our attitude, energy, productivity, and lives.
We get to go run and work out because when we are stronger and in better shape, we are more productive.
We get to show up early so we can better prepare for the day, and we get to stay late to make sure we close out the day the right way or better prepare for tomorrow.
When I was playing basketball, I hated having to take charges until I realized I got to sacrifice for my team and potentially make game-changing plays so that could help my team win.
As a coach, I used to not like having to have difficult conversations until I realized that I get to bring people together and create a more connected team, something that directly impacts winning.
When I am frustrated and have to do something I don’t like, I try to say I get to do hard things that will make myself and the people around me better, not have to.
Question of the Day: When you have to do hard things, how can you shift your mindset from, “I have to,” to, “I get to.”
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