Fear of Failure
When I ask my “single greatest questions” – one of which is “What is your single greatest fear regarding your business or career?” many times the answer is “The fear of failure”. Today the negative news bombarding us every time we turn around can add to our fear. We hear about all the bad things that can happen to us – and what has happened to others. It’s easy to understand that playing it safe and not taking risks is a comfortable choice for many. However, when I see the “fear of failure” as a strong fear for so many,… Continue reading
Exceptional Performance
Exceptional performance is not a one time event. It is something to work on and add to every day. Perhaps that sounds exhausting? Too much work?
It’s really very easy. You’re performing anyway, so why not make it exceptional? Here’s the challenge, pick one of the following each week to be exceptional. Don’t forget to let your boss know.
Quality of Work – Polish your apple! Your work demonstrates attention to specific directions; is accurate, thorough, and presentable; and is concise and timely.
Initiative and Creativity – Expand your thoughts. You are aware of what needs to be… Continue reading
Emotionally Self-Reliant
I follow a blog called "Zen Habits". It is very well written and continues to remind me of some very important things in life. Following is an exerpt from the latest blog post – I think you'll find this interesting.
We look for happiness from others, but this is an unreliable source of happiness. Other people will come and go, or they’ll be emotionally unavailable for their own personal reasons.
And here’s the thing: it’s not their job to fill our emotional needs. They are struggling trying to meet their own needs.
So instead of looking for happiness from someone… Continue reading
Searching for the Noun?
When you’re working it’s common to define your self as what you do. At a social gathering or networking event you are a [fill in the blank] lawyer, doctor, CEO, manager, etc.
What happens when that goes away? You may be out of a job, retiring, changing careers or have decided to stay home with your young family. There may be times where your definition of self is not as clear as it used to be.
Tip one: Embrace the loss. There is a sense of loss when your identity is in transition and you’re no longer a [fill… Continue reading
Say it, believe it, become it!
I’ve attended, listened to and read all kinds of self development and motivational seminars, tapes and books. Almost every one has something about self talk. What we say to ourselves is what we believe and what we will become – or what we are. Easy concept!
Taking an easy concept like self talk and using it to personal advantage can be difficult. The reason is our thoughts are routed in habits. Most of my behavior is routed in habits. Habits are great – they save so much time and energy. Habits can also keep me from trying new things, thinking… Continue reading
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