Don’t tell me what to do! (I’ll run with scissors if I want to)

We all heard it long ago.  Mom: “Stop running in the house!”  “Don’t run with scissors!”  And what did we do?  We ran.  In the house.  And if you’re anything like me, wielding a pair of scissors like a true rebel.  It’s only natural to resist.  It’s called independence.  But Mom was right after all.  So why is it we still resist being told what to do?  Some of us know our way is the only true right way.  Some of us are change-adverse.  Some just naturally resist direction from others.  There are countless reasons.  Take just a moment and think about how you react to direction or redirection and ask yourself why?  The next time your boss or a colleague tests your inner rebel by telling you what to do, stop for just a moment and think about your reaction before you react.  Think about what they’re saying.  Ask clarifying questions and take the time to understand what they’re offering and why.  Consider being open to the idea and try it.  You just may find a better, safer, quicker, more efficient (fill in the blank) way to accomplish something.