Did you know that “I am doing my best” or “I will do my best” are typically used by those who believe they won’t win or perform well? These phrases are commonly associated with individuals who feel they might not succeed. When you say, ‘I am doing my best’ or ‘I will do my best,’ it signifies that deep down, you acknowledge that you might not achieve your goals. What you’re doing is essentially an attempt to demonstrate that you’re taking action, rather than being criticized for inaction. These statements are often used as a way to deceive both ourselves and others. We continue working on a task even when we anticipate failure, but we still claim, ‘I am doing my best.’
If you ask someone, for example, an employee, to do something, and they respond by saying they will do their best, consider giving the task to someone who unequivocally commits with ‘I will do it.’ Prefer those who consistently dedicate 100% of their focus to the job, displaying unwavering determination until the task is completed. Favor individuals who are unafraid to start from scratch when they encounter failure, persistently working at it until they achieve success. Work completed by those who merely aim to do their best often falls short and may necessitate handing the task to someone else. Those who strive to do their best may end up consuming more of your time and resources.
When you say, ‘I am doing my best,’ it signifies that you have limitations because ‘your best’ is still considerably less than ‘the best’ of another person. ‘I am doing my best’ is one of those phrases that many people believe to be positive and good, but in reality, it is not. It’s a negative statement, even though it may seem positive. It carries a considerable amount of negativity within it, often reflecting disappointment and a preparation for potential failure.
Stop doing your best, for yourself and for others, because it won’t necessarily yield a good result. Either don’t do something, or commit to doing it perfectly, no matter what it takes. Either don’t start something, or see it through to the end with satisfactory results. If you realize that you don’t intend to complete something with excellence, it’s best not to start it at all. Avoid beginning a task that you know you won’t want to, shouldn’t, or can’t finish.
So, please stop doing your best. Just do it the way it must be done.
