We spend so much of our lives looking at the mountain ahead of us that we often forget to stop, turn around, and look at the incredible climb we’ve already made.
Every so often, it is vital (not just nice, but vital) to take a success inventory. This isn’t about ego or gloating. It’s about reminding yourself of a fundamental truth: You are someone who gets things done.
Fuel for the Journey
Think of your past achievements as high-octane fuel.… Read the rest of the article
It is a powerful shift when you move from counting your own trophies to celebrating the victories of those you’ve helped along the way.
Early in my professional career, I used to judge success almost entirely by my own wins, specifically the goals I hit and the milestones I reached. But as time has gone on, my perspective has changed. Today, I mostly define success by the success of others I have been fortunate enough to help or mentor.
There is a unique kind of fulfillment that comes from playing a small part in someone else’s “big moment.”… Read the rest of the article
Friends, I want to share a gentle reminder today—one that’s been life-changing for me and might just be the spark you need, too:
Be intentional.
That means showing up on purpose, not just drifting through your days hoping things will somehow work out. Hope is a wonderful thing—but it’s not a strategy.
As Jim Rohn used to say, “You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” That starts with making the decision to steer your life deliberately.… Read the rest of the article
Too many people that aspire to leadership roles mistakenly assume the time to develop the necessary skills is when they get a title or their employer or some group bestows on them a position of authority. The problem with this thinking is that “leadership is a decision, not a position” as Stephen Covey so rightly said. Therefore; if you’re waiting to hone your leadership skills until you get the job title you are a lot less likely to ever advance.… Read the rest of the article
Mastery is a lofty goal, but totally achievable.
Assuming several things are understood and applied on the path towards it — there’s no reason to doubt you can join the ranks of the highly skilled in your given endeavor.
Before we get in to the “how to” of developing mastery, let’s define it.
The Oxford Dictionaries defines Mastery this way, “mastery – comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity, control or superiority over someone or something.”
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it this way, “a : possession or display of great skill or technique.… Read the rest of the article
Here is an excerpt from my book, It’s Your Life, LIVE BIG …
“The way I choose to start my day sets its tone. When I make the decision to begin by giving thanks for the positive things in my life, no matter how seemingly few or bountiful they might be, I am setting the flow for new opportunities to come my way. Each and every day I will remind myself that I can steer my outcome in any direction I wish by the actions I take.… Read the rest of the article