Success Thought of the Day – 6/24/19
We are truly less than “perfectly polished.”
That is not weakness, there is no shame and you don’t have to present a façade to appear “perfect,” at least not with the right folks. [Read more at link]
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We are truly less than “perfectly polished.”
That is not weakness, there is no shame and you don’t have to present a façade to appear “perfect,” at least not with the right folks. [Read more at link]
Temper public proclamations about what is to come with getting it done. Plan, Do, Check, Act. [Read more at link]
An enabling factor here is clarity of what you are working towards. [Read more at link]
Pause for a moment and give thought to “that thing” you have always wanted to do. You know, “that thing” that comes to mind every so often. “That thing” that fills you with sublime hope and brings forth that Charlie Brown ear-to-ear smile. [Read more at link]
I am learning to change the rules, be balanced and play more. Play with your significant other, your children, broader family and even by yourself (e.g. gaming, puzzles, whatever you like to do). It’s healthy and we don’t get the time back.
Leaders that genuinely engage with their team members to understand and nurture that desire will see better performers. Conversely, those seeking the right career or business venture that lean into desire versus obtaining skills and faking the will are likely to see longer-term success.
Positioning can make the difference of having the wind in your face or at your back.
Those are muscles we need to build. Skills that help us cope, pursue with resilience and overcome obstacles an invaluable. Those are muscles we need to build to get better.
As we know, any skill overused becomes a weakness. Balance those skills discernment and assessment, making a conscious choice of how much to invest, particular when the wind is blowing fiercely in your face. Add to your assessment the opportunity to repivot and have the wind at your back.
We are sometimes prone to believe that “no news is good news.” That’s not true if you want to develop yourself.
Seek out people that will provide you with feedback. Substantive, constructive and actionable feedback is critical to your success.
If you’re reading this, that means yesterday is in the history books and today you have a fresh opportunity to remedy, recover, pursue and claim your victory.
You’re most fierce competition stands in front of you in the mirror every day.