I’m almost embarrassed to admit one of my biggest lessons of 2019.
As I sat down to conduct my year-end review last month, I noticed an interesting pattern, particularly in the first half of the year. I’ll call it ‘when/then’ and it sounded something like this:
> WHEN I get past this event, THEN I’ll focus more on my habits and goals.
> WHEN I am inspired, THEN I’ll create the content.
> WHEN I feel ready, THEN I’ll [insert any number of actions here].
The result? I delayed my own success in a couple of areas that are actually quite important to me.
I didn’t beat myself up over this, but I *did* get curious and ask myself what I want to do differently this year.
Thus came one of my new Guiding Principles:
Just Do The Thing.
When I know it’s right, and it matters, and it’s aligned with my purpose and values, I am committed to taking the action.
Because you know what? There will always be things that try to block us – whether that’s an event or a belief or a fear. Our job as purposeful, difference-making achievers is to acknowledge those bumps in the road but not to let them keep us from doing what we’re here to do.
What lesson or Guiding Principle are you implementing this year? Share below!
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