Time and again for both individuals and organizations, I have witnessed that success and its associated comfort can be a two-edged sword, your own worst enemy. It’s not as if you suddenly lose your good habits, but feeling too comfortable, your aspirations and vigilance may lessen. Especially when you have worked so hard to get where you are, you may not be as open to continued change and the disruptive risk that entails. It’s human nature to rest, rejoice, and celebrate, but to be truly successful, you will also want to continually ask yourself, how can I (we) continue to grow, serve, and improve? Stay sharp!
