Able

                      

This is an old saying that has been in use for many centuries. But what does it mean to be able?

If you have been called  competent, capable, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable - you are an able person. On the other hand if you have been called incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified - read on.

The dictionary defines able as having enough power, skill, or resources to do something.

How often do we use I am not able to ....e.g. I am not able to finish on time.  The majority of the times we add ...due to... any  other person, circumstance.

The meaning of able or unable is not focused on the third person or the circumstance outside ourselves. The word able reflects straight in the first person, me, you, us.

Robert Kiyosaki says in his book Rich Dad Poor Dad, that the Poor Dad always said, I can not afford.... whilst the Rich Dad said what can I do to (be able to) afford it.

So next time when you say I am not able...... remind yourself that you are indeed talking about you, yourself and your ability. 

What did you do to be able to accomplish your goal this past week? Did you Improve your skills, strengthen your power by applying your knowledge or increase your resources through ongoing learning and research?, or did you play the blame (ability) game? 

About the Author: Sonia Visser is an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker with the John Maxwell Team with 29+ years of Leadership Experience.  Sonia can be found on LinkedIn @ http://www.linkedin.com/in/soniavisser or by email at LQLeaders / sonia@johnmaxwell