Katlego Sekhu
We all have our own struggles. For some, there’s a sense of honour in facing those challenges alone and eventually being able to say, “I did it,” once success is achieved.
But could we be clinging to unhelpful ideas of hyper-independence and self-sufficiency not out of strength, but out of pride?
Kgomotso Meso recently came across a thought-provoking clip suggesting that our refusal to ask for help might be what’s holding us back.
As we try to do everything ourselves, we lose valuable time, miss out on better solutions, and even forgo opportunities that could move us forward.
Reacting to the clip during the show, Glen Lewis shared his perspective, saying pride only becomes a factor for him after he reaches the point of needing help.
“But having to go to someone who did me wrong, I won’t go to that person. But when there’s a need, I will ask for help,” he explained.
For Skhumba, pride becomes an issue when seeking help leads to gossip or exposure.
“That’s one of the reasons I don’t have a lot of friends. Professionally, if I reach out to someone for help and they don’t respond, I won’t ask again,” he said.
The conversation opened up an honest look at how pride, trust, and independence play out in our personal and professional lives.
For the full discussion, listen to the podcast.
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