Results seekers, goal getters, high achievers and accomplishment lovers— You know and live for the high of wins; it's what makes you tick, and what fuels you forward. But sometimes, the path you choose to getting what you want (or think you want) leaves a lot to be desired. Things tend to get intense. The big picture gets foggy. You go from high gear to high-speed in seconds, where the trips and falls come faster and hit harder. If you're not careful, you risk giving in and … [Read more...]
Waiting for a special occasion? Stop treating priorities like parties.
Yesterday, I drove past a house with Christmas lights already up in the yard. It's the first week of November. Today, it occurred to me: we can judge all we want, but that homeowner has priorities. Getting those lights up was important enough for him/her to incur the head-shaking of passing drivers and the silent judgy wrath of neighbors. That's what we do when we make something a priority. We look beyond what others might think. We make time even when we don't think it's the "right" … [Read more...]
How To Remind Yourself To Be Successful
JACK WAS VERY successful. He started his career as a teacher, but over time he worked hard and became a bestselling author, living in a gorgeous estate, with appearances on TV and a multimillion dollar income. He was doing great, to say the least. A few years later, however, he found himself in the midst of a tough divorce and on the brink of an ugly legal battle. Jack felt betrayed and fell into a depression. The stakes were high, both emotional and financial. A few weeks … [Read more...]