When goals are not achieved

Recently I missed a goal I had set for myself. This goal, in particular, is recurring every 6 months. I had achieved the goal twice in a row and believed I would reach it again. I worked hard but I did not make it this time. So what did I do?

I asked my leader for feedback. What does she see in me that I do not. What pruning still needs to be done so that I don't miss this benchmark again. I asked for the good, bad and ugly.

Often times we find ourselves wanting only positive feedback, but positive feedback alone doesn't promote growth. Knowing where we fall short can help us immensely.

So I wait for her response.

Update:
My leader was so impactful. She spoke truth in love and pointed me in a direction of personal growth that I never saw coming. I still haven't reached that one goal I was working towards, but I know I will. I trust the process.

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