I was recently introduced to this Power Acronym from this Heroic +1.
Urban Meyer is a 3 time NCAA National Champion football coach. Here are more of this accomplishments:
This acronym from his book Above the Line is a useful tool for recognizing where we fall short of a higher standard.
"It isn't hard to find people who are caught in Below the Line behavior. All you need to do is look for those whose first reaction is to Blame (others), Complain (about circumstances), and Defend (yourself), or BCD.
"My advice to leaders: ruthlessly eliminate BCD. Instead of accountability, BCD creates a culture of excuse making and victimization - things that are toxic for your organization and performance. It has never solved a problem, achieved a goal, or improved a relationship. Stop wasting your time and energy on something that will never help you."
- Urban Meyer
I thought B.C.D. is a great thing to remember and be aware of.
But then I thought, what would the virtuous side of B.C.D. be? 🤔
I'm sure he touches on this in his book, but I thought I'd explore the idea on my own with Power Acronyms 122.
Power Acronym 122: C.A.A.
Commend
Some people blame others for their circumstances and hold a grudge toward anyone perceived as more successful then they are.
It's a real sour way to go through life.
Praising others for what they've accomplished is a trait of successful people.
In my experience, the more successful people are, the more abundance and potential they see in others and life itself.
Contrast with the blaming crowd, their usually fixed in one place for a long time and can even keep others from getting anywhere.
Appreciate
An attitude of gratitude goes a long way.
Gratitude is scientifically proven to increase well being and happiness.
In other words, what you appreciate, appreciates!
Accept Responsibility
The good, the bad, the ugly.
You'll never get rid of the three and the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
There have been times in my life I've been around people convinced that the city they were in was the reason they couldn't catch a break, only to have their problems follow them when they finally moved.
Maybe they were the problem!
I'm all for fresh starts and do recognize that some places offer more opportunities.
But wherever you go, they'll you'll be.
If you want change, different, growth, expansion, abundance…
Take full responsibility for it.
Be humble, tell the truth, and take full responsible for your own life.
Will you Blame, Complain, and Defend?
Or Commend, Appreciate, and Take Responsibility?
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