Learn From Those You Don’t Want To Become
We all know that it is smart to have a role model. Someone you can look up to and use as a North Star when you feel lost. You can correct your behavior based on what you think they would do in a given situation. Sounds great.
Now, what if we went in the opposite direction?
What if we had a reverse role model? Someone who is the antithesis of what we want to become. Could we benefit from that? Absolutely.
So how can we identify a reverse role model?
Make a list of the traits you don’t want to embody.
Keep your eyes open for people who embody those traits.
It is that simple.
Now every time you begin to act in a way that resembles your reverse role model think of them. Think of the way that they would approach the situation you find yourself in. Use their flawed decision-making to guide you toward the decision you want to make.