Learning from Cats

Cats can teach us a lot. I’ll admit to a slight bias here, having always been a cat man over a dog man (though my wife is trying her best to rectify that and we now have two dogs alongside our three cats). I just think cats offer more than dogs while looking for less in return. But I digress – as I say, they can teach us a lot.

Cats are extremely independent creatures. They will show you love and sit on your lap for hours, but on the same token they will also disappear for hours at a time as well. They offer and receive love but they can also make their own entertainment.

They’re fastidiously clean. Grooming and appearance is important to them and they’ll happily spend hours cleaning and re-cleaning the same spot, making sure they’re at their most attractive. They’ll also ensure they don’t leave a mess behind them when using a litter box.

The majority of the time, they won’t pick a favourite. The odd cat might choose one owner over the other, but generally they share their time with as many people as possible – owners, friends of owners, family members of owners and strangers outside. They’re not fussy, they’ll talk to everyone.

Be A Cat.

Be independent. Offer a view that’s uniquely your own while staying open to those of others. It’s easy to fall into line and just accept what’s being said or done, because it’s always been that way. But who’s to say that way is right? Think for yourself, question the status quo and never accept something for acceptance sake.

Stay clean. Be transparent about all you do and don’t keep secrets that can come back and bite you in a painful way. If you’re doing something that will affect those around you, be they friends and family or employees or bosses at your business, be open and honest. You might need help later on and that can be hard to come by without the trust of your closest allies.

Keep an open mind. Everyone has their favourites – movies, bands, bosses, employees, bloggers and more. Yet staying within that comfort bubble does nothing for your personal growth. Knowledge is power – knowledge gained with wide-scale insight is almost unstoppable. Keep your options open, never close a door completely and converse with everyone – you never know what you might discover.

How will you be a cat?

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