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Traffic Affirmation
One of my favorite authors and speakers is John Maxwell. Listening to one of his audio CDs, he speaks of how a large group of 90+ year old people were asked looking back on their lives, what things would they have done differently. The 3 most prominent answers were:
1. Taken the time to “reflect” more
2. Taken more risk in their lives
3. Did something to have left a greater “legacy”
Being stuck in traffic for an hour or more on a regular basis is not my idea of productive and efficient time. As I take time to reflect however, I realize that I’ve learned so much from the audio cds I’ve listened to over the years, the connections I’ve made on phone calls, and even time in prayer with God! So I have developed a personal affirmation every time I’m stuck in traffic!
“I enjoy spending time in my car learning, connecting, and reflecting.” I’ve even found myself slightly disappointed that the traffic went faster than expected on certain days! So the next time you find yourself looking for that faster lane to switch over to, take a minute to consider your own traffic affirmation.
The Perfect Stitch . . .
In the 8th grade, I took Home-Ec 101. I learned how to make stir-fry and sew buttons on a shirt. At the time, I thought it was lame and useless. Almost 30 years later, my 3 boys love it when I make stir-fry! And I don’t have to bug my wife to sew a silly button to my shirt!
The little things we pick up on often go a long way. What new thing have you learned recently?
You Have Arrived . . .
Do you use a navigation system? If you have one or have ever seen one in action, you know that even when you’re in unfamiliar surroundings you have a certain level of confidence that you would otherwise not have. There’s a roadmap that shows you how far you are to your destination. There’s even a great voice (I like the British female voice option personally) that lets you know when you’re almost there and finally, that you’ve arrived!
It’s important not only to have a roadmap in your car, but one for your business and even life! Find the link under my “864 Resources” called the “F5 Refresh Worksheet.” It’s a great roadmap to help you and your business to your destination!
F5 ~ Refresh Your Business Workshop and Social
Okay, most of us can’t believe it’s already MID-YEAR! Did the first half go the way you wanted? If so, then it’s time to refresh! If not, it’s also time to refresh!
Join us for a fun and dynamic POWER Presentation on how to quickly evaluate and assess your business year-to-date, re-fresh your MVP (Mission, Vision, and Purpose), and establish action items that will end your year strong! Of course, there’s always the alternative . . .
Dates and Registration at www.864Community.com
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What do you need to ‘86′?
Do you know what it means to ‘86′ something? If you do, chances are that you’ve worked at a restaurant or bar at some point in your life. The term means that something is either out or that it needs to be thrown out! For example, if a server discovers that the strawberries have gone moldy, he would yell out “86 strawberries!” to all the other servers.
As you identify bad habits in your business (or life for that matter), write that bad habit down on your ‘86′ list. Just by writing it down and actually keeping a list, you’ll find that your awareness level increases and those bad habit starts to get 86′d! And in order to start some good habits, we sometimes need to first ‘86′ a few of the bad ones.
