Earlier this week, my brother told me that he's bothered by the phrase "going to the next level." What frustrates him is there's no substance to the phrase. He doesn't think it holds people accountable. It's arbitrary I agree.
I also talked to a colleague who mentioned that "going to the next level," isn't worth it if it's not fun. He was referring to youth wrestling. I agreed with him, too.
To me, this phrase is only relevant when there is accountability behind it and one is able to enjoy the process of going to the next level. What does that mean and what does it look?
If going to the next level means improving one's current condition, I'm generally all for it. However, the direction needs to be headed towards the development of the overall human being. It requires becoming a better person. It's not based on achievements or success.
Going to the next level includes character development, understanding one's significance and value, possessing a transcendent cause (something bigger than self) and movement in a positive direction. Without these, one cannot go to the next level.
An athlete, businessman, coach or anyone else may desire going to the next level and never move from from their current place because they refuse to see the big picture. If you see the big picture, you will constantly be going to the next level. It becomes a daily endeavor. One may reach new heights of acheivement and never go to the next level.
Are you ready to go to the next level? It requires all of who you are.
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Interesting...I never thought of it like that, but more what athletes refer to as "turning the corner." This usually means reaching a point athletically where hard work pays off, everything "clicks",improvement appears to be exponential, and one can actually physically compete at a higher level. I suppose this often requires many of the other factors listed above. It many not, but it should. Very interesting. I definitely agree, though.
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