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Monday, April 4, 2011
Today is not the day to quit!
I could crank out another book – just on this topic… but for now.. a quick, down & dirty blogpost of encouragement…
Let’s talk about paths today and let me start with the encouragement – Today is not the day to quit!
There are many times that we encounter difficulties along our paths to success and there are MANY times along our paths that we want to quit and give up. Today is not that day!
Paths have rocks and mud, paths have inclines and declines, they have places that are overgrown and places you couldn’t find shade if you wanted to….
Paths have times where you can see for miles and when you can barely see the next step in front of you.
You are going to want to quit – but - Today is not that day!
In a keynote to 400 leaders last Tuesday I asked, “Anybody ever had a problem-free Year? Month? Week? Day?”
The fact is our paths are paths and all of these challenges are going to be a part of the path!
As quick as possible, get past thinking about and feeling the challenges on the path and get to:
• What does my path look like right now?
• What will it take to get me to the next part of the path?
• To get me past this part of the path?
Write it down… start working toward it!
• Have there been times when you conquered your path?
Make a note of those times – remember them – draw strength from them – DON’T live in them – but remember them!
• Have times when the path has conquered you?
Analyze these… find out what the circumstances were and break it down until the unknowns become known and you can work to remedy them.
Your path is not my path, nor the paths of those around you – each of our paths are unique AND similar – there are times when we are going to go through similar things – we are going to be on the same path at the same time – and there are times when our paths will separate and your path will not be my path – once again.
The success of someone else on their path does not limit you ability to succeed on your path!
If someone else is presently succeeding – celebrate their success with them and internally draw strength that someone is succeeding – even if it is not you – someone is succeeding and it should give you hope. You were not put on earth – to be an example of failure for those around you – failure is not your “Destiny” (see previous post) and Today is not the day to quit!
• What do you want your path to look like?
Dream, Strategize, Create the process, Work the process, Don’t Quit!
Today is not the day to quit!
Friday, March 4, 2011
What bib number did you draw?
Last night was the annual Musher’s Banquet. There was entertainment, a meal, auction items and a chance for the race fans to interact with their favorite musher. As each musher was called to the stage to reach into the Mukluk (boot) where they draw for bib numbers (Bib numbers represent when they will start (which position)) there were pockets of cheering and it was a great time to recognize their sponsors and those that have contributed, greatly, to their being able to run this race.
So here’s what is on my mind for today… What bib number did you draw in life? What bib number do you feel you drew in life?
You see the drawing of starting position in the Iditarod and in life is, completely, random. We have NO control – whatsoever – over to whom we were born or to what circumstances.
What are your thoughts on that? How do you feel about the circumstances of your beginnings in life?
Now that you have that in mind – let’s deal with it..
There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING you can do about where, when, to whom, and the conditions of your start – nothing – and because you can do NOTHING about the starting position – it becomes a fact – it becomes your starting position and that’s it.
You might be saying, “Chris, You don’t understand…” and you may be right – but here is what I DO understand – regardless of your starting position – you finish is much more dependent upon your daily actions and attitudes than your starting position.
Your starting position is your history – you are already on your trail – already running your life race… Run it with pride – Run it with intentional purpose… which means – determine your desired destination and set the course to obtain it.
I have talked and shouted many times – that your start is not your destiny – your start is your start and DESTINY – is the same root where we get ‘destination’ from – it is a place that you decide beforehand to make as you goal – your destination – your “DESTINY”.
If you need more schooling, more economic opportunity, more connections, more anything – go for it… what is stopping you from achieving?
Your bib number?
SO WHAT?
That’s the bib number we were given – we can’t change it – we can’t let it define us! It adjusts our process to achieving success – but it CANNOT effect us unless we allow it.
DECIDE your desitination – your Destiny – or as I call it – you’re “BURLED ARCH”
Make a list of what you will need to get there – or start seeking the knowledge of what will be needed to get you there
Start – RUN! GO for it!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Betting on ’11?
Would you bet on your ’11?
What are the odds that you will succeed in 2011?
What is your belief about your odds in ’11?
50/50?... 60/40?... 40/60?...
The number says a lot about where your mindset is coming into the new year. And yet it IS a New Year!
Has anything changed? Has your outlook changed? Did you suddenly get a new contract on January 1 that made your entire year? Are you thinking about the year? Or just making through the month?
Our mindset coming into the New Year is a big indicater of where our year is already headed. As I rise to face the new day today – I am challenged with making sure that my mindset – my mental focus is sharpened to key off of the energy I want, the destination I want, and the results I want.
As the mind goes, as the beliefs go, and the focus goes – so goes the life…
This morning, as I face the start of the new week – and the 2nd week of the year – my challenge is that I define my mindset, my belief set for the upcoming week, month, quarter.
Would I bet on my ’11?....
Would I bet that my ’11 will be better than my ’10 or ’09 or ’08? Would I bet that my ’11 would be better than the most successful year of my life? That I would achieve more this year? or reach more this year? Or attain more life satisfaction than ever before?
The challenge – the bet, if you will, comes down to this… I bet if I change my beliefs and I change my actions – I bet my year will be better than if I don’t!!!
How about you? Bet with me? Bet with me that if we choose to align together for the next year – and choose to hold each other mutually accountable for our beliefs, perspectives, and actions – that if we intentionally focus on the right things and tweak the right processes – that we will achieve more – than if we isolate, dwell, linger, regret, fear, and maintain status quo.
Last year is last year – my mistakes are in the past, my successes are in the past – my only bet – is to bet on my ’11. My actions and my thoughts in my ’11 will play a major role in my ‘success’ for 2011...
Me? I’m betting on ’11!!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A Little Insight on 4 Time Iditarod Champ Jeff King
Jeff King Blog Link
What can we learn from this about leadership? What attributes are similar in great business leadership?
Have a great week!
Monday, March 15, 2010
2010 Promotional Video
Chris Fuller 2010
