How Did You Do?

 

This Saturday, March 11^th, is the three year anniversary of both the NBA and the Houston Rodeo shutting down entirely dur to COVID.  Those two events were just the tip of the iceberg.  Our world has been changed forever.  But there is opportunity in change.  The below MMM was written about a month into the Shutdown. 

 

How did you do with the questions and opportunities listed below?

 

 

Coming out of this better…

 

There is a lot of commentary out there on how things will be different after COVID-19.  Certainly, we are learning what we miss the most and what we deem to be really important.  Discovering creative ways to work from home and how to be flexible are daily challenges.  Of course, we are also being reminded of the importance of health care workers, first responders, truck drivers and grocery store staff.  Oh, and maybe most importantly, Teachers! 

 

But what are you doing to come out of this a better person?

·        Are you going to have better family relationships?

·        Will you learn a new craft or skill?

·        Are you growing in your faith?

·        Have you discovered new ways to give back in your community?

·        Will you be more serious about saving of 2-3 months of living expenses?

·        Has your perspective about work/life balance changed?

·        Do you have new goals and objectives for the balance of the year?

·        Will you bring a new level of commitment and energy to your job or your business?

·        Have you read a business or self help book you have been putting off?

 

This is not over, but most of the above take some time.  Take advantage of the opportunity of time. What are you doing to make sure you come out of this a better person? Think about it.

Your word...

 

Oftentimes, we talk of others in terms of being able to take them for their word.  A common compliment is, “He is a man of his word.”  Let’s think about that concept by looking in the mirror.  Are you a man or woman of your word?  Can others take you at your word?  More importantly would you trust your own words?  Do you communicate with integrity and the intention to stand behind your word?  Words are powerful tools. Trust is built on words supported by honesty and integrity.  Trust can be destroyed by words of deceit and misrepresentation.  Our word is one of the few things we have that we totally control. It can’t be taken from us and will always play a role in how we impact the lives of those around us.

 

Have a blessed week!  

Presidents' Day

 

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, I found myself thinking about the role of the President as a leader.  The President of the United States is the official leader of our country and the ultimate leader of our military.  He is also referred to as the leader of the free world.  Those roles are true and fitting.  By his elected position, responsibilities and power that come with the position, he is a leader by title.  However, holding a position in title does not make one a great leader of people.  Regardless of your political affiliation, I think that most will agree that we have had presidents from both parties who were in fact great leaders.  Furthermore, we have had even more who were leaders in title and never mastered the art of truly leading people. 

 

Happy Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the quote below…

  

“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.”

-       George Washington

Perfectionist

 

Are you a perfectionist? Do you want to ensure that everything is perfect before starting something, more importantly before finishing? Is perfectionism keeping you from moving projects forward?

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good.

Think about it…