Nowhere To Hide

Decor On Greenery

At your next meeting or brainstorm:

  • list five things that could go most wrong
  • call out the thing that would result in not meeting the deadline
  • talk about the actions or behaviors that would hold the project back
  • share your biggest fears about the work

When we address all the stuff we so often ignore, it gives us nowhere to hide.

And when there’s nowhere to hide then all that leaves is the work worth doing.

Stay Positive & Onward

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From What?

Motorcycle

People don’t often make drastic jumps in behaviors or purchases.

They change lanes – not three or four at a time, but one.

It’s important we know what are people moving from when they choose your business or brand.

That way 1. You can seek more of them and 2. Know when a change to a product or service will also mean a change in who it will appeal to.

Knowledge is (horse)power.

Stay Positive & Vroom Vroom

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The Personal Touch

Mark Made On Lamp Post

It might be a letter or kind words spoken.

It might be a one-time discount or an additional gift.

It might be a connect you offer or simply lending your ear.

Though the truth remains that with any interaction (and transaction!), there’s an opportunity for a personal touch.

It may not be written in the guidebook and you may not get a pay raise because of it; but it certainly makes both parties feel better.

Stay Positive & Ready To Make Your Mark?

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It’s Still About Fulfillment

Shipping Work

More like, the feeling of fulfillment.

It’s the feeling when you’re fine going to sleep because you did meaningful work today.

It’s the feeling of having a to-do list checked off (even if you’re not one to make to-do lists).

It’s the feeling of accomplishment when a major task is off your plate.

Isolation isn’t an excuse to not feel fulfilled.

If anything, it’s more of an opportunity to feel fulfilled.

The time is yours.

Stay Positive & What’ll You Do With It?

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Give & Be Given

Windmill

It’s incredible how much the posture of a friendship changes when we lend our ears more than our mouth.

It’s eye-opening how much work can improve when we give our heart to it.

It’s amazing how our culture can shift when we offer our time to meaningful initiatives.

No need to give and take. It’s given back.

Stay Positive & We Just Need To Accept It

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A Little Every Day

Flower Blooming

A little writing each day will lead to a novel or simply a clear mind.

A little workout can lead to being down a belt loop or simply more energy.

A little conversation with a close friend may lead to more feelings fulfillment.

A little gift to the world every day can go a long way to changing our culture.

Stay Positive & Huge Is Overrated

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A Little More Prepared

Outdoor Camping

The saying goes that you can never be too prepared. It actually has less to do with more and more to do with less.

As in, it’s far easier to let something go, cut something out, leave something behind than it is to get it when you need it most.

Stay Positive & Go Ahead, “Over-prepare”

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