The issues,
troubles,
sticking points
are seen most
clearly
right after
you’ve
done the event,
made the speech,
shipped the product.
Don’t beat yourself up
for missing them
beforehand,
use them to leverage
your future
preparation.
CHANGING YOUR MIND
“I think I’ll have the chicken salad on wheat.
No, actually, I’ll have the chef salad instead.”
We change our minds all the time.
So why does it seem so difficult to change
our habits of mind.
The only difference is we have to make the change
Every. Single. Day.
until it becomes the default.
(Choose the change.
Repeat.)
FAILURE PERSPECTIVE
Most failures
are from a certain perspective.
From the perspective
of something we learned
as kids.
From the perspective
of someone who thinks
they know better.
From the perspective
of some negative
inner voice.
When you take the
perspective
that failure is
just information
helping move you forward,
you’re beginning to
see
more
clearly.
NO FAILURE IS FINAL
So many people
get down
and
never really
get
back
up.
When did we stop
learning,
teaching,
experiencing,
pursuing
resilience?
Seems we have forgotten that
no failure
is final.
FIELD AND FOREST
While being in the weeds
and among the trees
is essential
to progress,
one must take time
to step back
and view
the field
and
the forest.
The larger perspective
keeps you focused on
what is
necessary
and
essential,
so you can dive back into
the tactical,
day-to-day
weed-pulling
and tree cutting.
Those who integrate
weeds and trees
with
field and forest
thinking,
planning,
and
execution,
win.
So where are you spending your time?
GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Troubles
are more easily
resolved,
problems
more easily solved,
hurts
more easily healed
after a
good night’s sleep.
Are you getting one?
WEEDS AND TREES
We should
spend most of our time
in the weeds
and
among the trees.
This is the tactical,
day-to-day work
which moves everything forward.
Just don’t forget
there is a
forest and a field.
TURTLE AND HARE
“Slow and steady wins the race”
says the old folk tale.
Consistent,
measured,
actions
taken
Every. Single. Day.
may sound
boring
or
uninspiring
but
this is where
success is forged.
The problem is
we’re still enamored with the rabbit.
HOLDING ON OR EMBRACING?
Holding on to:
I can do this myself.
No one can do this as well as I can.
Why does everyone else seem to get the breaks?
When is it my turn?
leads only
to frustration and consternation.
Embracing:
Who can help me?
How can I make this better?
My time is now.
It’s my turn.
leads to
cooperation and expectation.
Which are you choosing?
LET GO OF SAYING
When I began to
let go of saying
should,
would,
could have,
is when I began
to embrace
can,
will,
did.
Believe me,
the language
makes a difference