You walk into a karate school for a first visit and see kicking, punching, blocking, chopping and flipping. It can be intimidating if you’ve never done these things. Or, you may look and feel awkward learning to snow ski or rollerblade or taking a foreign language. But persist; this is your first day and there will never be another first day.

Any new endeavor may be tough in the beginning. Accept this. You must believe in yourself. Initially, critics may feel free to ridicule your ideas and goals as foolish and unrealistic. When you ultimately succeed, everyone will claim to have been on your team from the beginning. Take action and persist. Applaud those who try, because the first step is often the toughest. Welcome the new­comer.

Beginners make lots of mistakes. They can look ridiculous and they can be annoyingly frustrating. And, at one time, that beginner was us. Every self-made, suc­cessful person has had his or her own beginning.

A beginner makes a rookie mistake. How does the beginner react to your correction? Does he act defensive­ly? Is he angry, frustrated and more interested in making excuses than making amends? Remember, it would be difficult or impossible to change this type of person.

Your job as a business leader is to recognize potential. Who is a good listener? Who appears to learn quickly? Who shows talent? Who volunteers? Who could you stand to work with all day? Who is a younger version of you? This is the beginner to nurture and applaud.

BillFitzPatrick.com, The Action Principles

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