You Can Choose Your Friends, But...

If you really look at the title, you may have an idea where this is going. Remember the old saying that goes, you can always choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. While it does sound kinda mean, unfortunately it's usually true. I think the problem lies in the fact that, your family has known you from the start. And in the case of mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters, for a long while they lived with you 24/7. They've seen, heard, and smelled things you hope no friend has to. 

But with all that said, I've have noticed in a pinch, when no one else will stand with you, you usually have your family. Yeah. In this information age with social media as it is, we often find ourselves building this social profile. A mask, if you will, that only displays the 8 by 10 color glossy of our lives. Now there is nothing wrong with putting your best face forward, believe me, I have a few skeletons no one needs to see. 

 I guess what I'm saying here is, while it's fine to put up a good public image. Don't forget to be honest with yourself. I learned that a person who is aware of their limitations, as well as, their strengths. Knows what they can handle, and in a team building situation, know what they will need to build a great team around them. 

 So while your little sister or brother may love to bring up that thing that happened when you were twelve. The important thing to remember is that you know who you are. In team situations this can be a very important, if not critical part of the team development experience. So keep your head up and know who you are.    

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