I guess it sounds like a trick question, but it's really quite serious. Whenever I think I see myself clearly, I'm probably the most blind. You'd think it would get easier with age, but I'm not so sure. In fact, age sharpens my ability to see my own flaws. That brings more discomfort - not less.
So, I'm learning more about the value of honest feedback from people I trust. While I don't have a single "mentor", I have people that I lean on to keep me on track. Unfortunately, what they say is sometimes like "vegetables" when you're a kid - good for me. Once in awhile, it can be truly painful to really have my inner core laid open - have a LOT of layers peeled back. When I face my internal achievements, I often find they aren't as impressive as I'd expected or hoped.
I've also learned that my enemies may tell me the kind of truth that my friends are too nice to say. There is value to real consideration for all feedback. Of course, some doesn't apply, but some does. It's up to me to be honst enough with myself to figure out which is which.
Having this kind of introspection is helping me move forward. But I can't ONLY use my own measure for progress - I need some "360 Feedback" as well.
What feedback has helped you?
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