Success Thought of the Day – 7/12/19: Perspective
In the early 2000s, I was a part of a project team to eliminate paychecks and paper payroll statements at JPMorgan Chase. It may not sound like a big deal now, but back then, it was for the 60,000 plus people that received them. Further, to our knowledge, no other company had done it at scale.
Concerns, despair and even a bit of controversy began to stir as folks believed that employees were pretty wed to “their paper.” However, as a team, we stayed focused on “the stars.” We saw the possibilities for the employees and the company, and got it done!
I have learned that as you come face-to-face with challenges, your perspective can make the difference. You can focus on the crud and despair of the mud or the wonder and possibilities of the stars. That is a choice.
Success Thought of the Day – 7/11/19: To Become
Educational paths serve to prepare you, titles can serve a purpose for a season, but neither can define you. Keep your long-term journey in front of you, treating “evolution” as if it were your middle name, growing daily.
Your journey towards your passion and purpose are worth it, take inventory.
Success Thought of the Day – 7/10/19
Last year reading “goodby things” prompted me to take inventory and to ask “additive, neutral or distracting to my journey?”
If distracting, they must go. If neutral, evaluate relative to replacing with something more additive.
Your journey towards your passion and purpose are worth it, take inventory.
Success Thought of the Day – 7/9/19
Serving others through mentorship doesn’t require a title nor extensive experience. There is always someone less experienced than you, wishing they were in your shoes, just as you did years before.
Don’t overthink it. Give back joyfully as opportunities arise.
Success Thought of the Day – 7/8/19
What an internal trifecta! The question is, can you answer all three in the affirmative?
If not, give thought to what you need to change to make it so. Once you know the “what,” you can create the “how.”
Success Thought of the Day – 7/3/19
If it is worth pursuing, it is worth hanging on for your success. Barriers and challenges are inevitable, tighten your grip and keep after it.
Success Thought of the Day – 7/2/19
When we venture out of our comfort zones to the unfamiliar, we expand our options and our perspective.
Success Thought of the Day – 7/1/19
Who are you willing to cure?
It’s mid-year, a time when we typically reflect on the goals we set for the year, consider what adjustments we need to make in order to reach them or we quietly give up on them.
Help cure someone’s struggle to find their way or disbelief in reaching that goal with the gift of feedback.
Success Thought of the Day – 6/28/19
Of course, we would love for life to be life school with a detailed syllabus so we know what we are going to learn, what we will be tested on and when. In reality, it doesn’t work that way. Embrace each test, trail, barrier, and challenge as a part of your journey, making you stronger and building your resilience for the rest of the way.
Success Thought of the Day – 6/27/19
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. – John C. Maxwell While Uber hopping around New York today I was chatting with one of the drivers as I enjoy learning about people, their backgrounds and where they want to go in life. One driver shared that he came to the United States six years ago and… Read More »Success Thought of the Day – 6/27/19
Success Thought of the Day – 6/26/19
Scientists have said that on average an adult makes up to 35,000 remotely conscious choices each day. Over 200 of them are about food alone. At the moment, a singular choice can feel insignificant but a series of related choices often form a habit and a cumulative result.
Consciously make a choice about how you will begin each day. Randomly based on how you feel when you wake up OR with a focused list aimed at your passion, goals and a few priorities to guide you through the day.
Success Thought of the Day – 6/25/19
Scientists have said that on average an adult makes up to 35,000 remotely conscious choices each day. Over 200 of them are about food alone. At the moment, a singular choice can feel insignificant but a series of related choices often form a habit and a cumulative result.
Consciously make a choice about how you will begin each day. Randomly based on how you feel when you wake up OR with a focused list aimed at your passion, goals and a few priorities to guide you through the day.