Greetings again, to all our highly valued clients and respected colleagues:
I’m hearing a lot of contentious talk in this obviously major political year of what it might mean to have a more perfect union and is that even possible.
Do we have measures to deal with pressures? What can/will we do?
At this point in the year, with tax season over and summer in the offing, it may be a good time to re-gather our thoughts, stand on the shoulder of some giants, and possibly upgrade our thinking with some fresh reframing.
- How would we assess where we are so far, on our important priorities?
- What do we need to stay solution-focused on for the balance of 2024?
Spiritually? Mentally & emotionally? Health-wise? Relationships? Finance?
- What would help to create Our Own More Perfect Union?? (Ideal Life??)
- What would help those I love most to Create their More Perfect Union??
Of course, like the proverbial pebble being dropped into a still pond, what could create waves of positive ripples for our workplaces and communities?
What is our focus and our goal? How can we keep “our eyes on the prize?”
We know life doesn’t always go according to plan and it also goes much better with a plan. If we don’t plan a future, we won’t have much of a future.
It’s “Think it, ink it” time!! Will you quickly jot down notes right now??
If we spoke in 3 Months’ Time, and looked back over those 3 Months, what would happen for you to be truly excited about Your Progress??
#1) Fundamentally, what are your most important goals (top 2-3) that you are seriously committed to and need to accomplish in the next 3 months?
What’s your big why?? Why is this important and what does it do for you??
Given your biggest opportunities and challenges for 2024, what are your Goals and Key Actions for The Next 7 days? 30 days? 90 days?
Your Next 7 Days?
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Your Next 30 Days?
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Your Next 90 Days?
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#2) Who will you interact with on a consistent basis that’s equally or more inspired and equally or more capable, to help you both to stay on track??
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#3) What’s your plan to ensure that you’re consistently energized, inspired, motivated, focused, and engaged, as you achieve your biggest milestones?
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What will you do for adventure?? For laughs?? How can you make it fun??
#4) Lather, rinse, repeat 😊, and adjust as you go, with the more you know.
Do whatever you got to do to light your fires, to stay engaged & alive!!
Finally, for now – 2 books I read last month & that I highly recommend:
A well-written quick read and inspirational articulation of excellent wisdom.
How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the author of The Road to Character and The Second Mountain.
As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”
May your pumps be primed, & your engines be firing on all cylinders.
Let’s work together. Let’s rise.
Let’s keep moving forward.
Don
