My Kolbe index tells me that under pressure I "improvise". Pressure brings out my natural instincts and allows me to pursue the "best version of myself". The reason why I am happiest under pressure is because I am forced to become my natural self. It also explains why I am happiest under pressure. The Kolbe index is a series of short questions that measure your instincts show you what your strengths are when under pressure.įor myself, this information has been unbelievably helpful. Kathy Kolbe is a theorist and educator who developed a test called the Kolbe index. Instinct is not a common topic of conversation in our modern world because we think of feral cats, wild dogs or rabid beasts as having instincts - not civilized people!Ĭivilized people do not have instincts. One of my favourite things about pressure is that it brings out our natural instincts. Pressure lets us know what we are made of and lets us know how far we can be pushed so that we can see where our limits truly are. Pressure shows us who we really are and can bring out the hero OR the wimp inside of us. Pressure brings clarity, decision and action to people who normally have confusion, indecision and passivity. Somehow pressure can bring out the best in people. We all remember the days of high school where we would have an exam in 3 weeks.ģ weeks would go by and we would neglect to study.ģ0 hours before exam, we would still neglect studying.Ĩ hours before the test starts we are up all night trying to learn Calculus while trying not to over dose on caffeine. In contrast, my most unhappy, joyless, depressing moments have been the moments of absolutely no pressure. But looking back on my life so far, the greatest, most exciting, relevant moments have been the ones of greatest pressure and greatest importance. Of course, being under pressure is extremely uncomfortable and it can take it's toll on your sleep, your comfort and over all quality of life. Somehow, I have always been attracted to high pressure situations because I am naturally a competitive person and have always wanted to compete and work with the best.įor me, the pressure has always been necessary for me to push to the next level: pressure makes diamonds. I played music at a professional level, I was a national leader in direct sales and I'm currently playing the highest risk/reward game in the world: entrepreneurship. Throughout my life, I have constantly placed myself in high pressure situations. Just because you have more money, does not mean that your stress levels change." Years ago, when I attended my first Real Estate seminar, the speaker asked "And what about stress.? After you have made your money, do you think the stress goes away?"Īlmost every hand in the room went up and the room was silent.Īfter a long pause, the speaker continued "Stress never goes away, and you must learn to manage it. Or do you stand up, get stronger, and push harder to persist? What do you do when you are under pressure?ĭo you crack? Do you fold? Do you avoid and hide from the world? ![]() "Pressure makes diamonds" - General George S.
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