Every Monday morning for nearly 4 years, we’ve sent a Clarity Kickstart – a free inspirational quote and coaching tip which can be read in 3 minutes or less. What began as a Monday morning “boost” has taken on a life of its own, with readers emailing what an impact the Clarity Kickstart made in their work or life that week. We love to hear it!
While reading the tip can make a difference in and of itself, we have found – like with any development tool – the greatest benefit comes when you put it into action.
Think of the conferences you’ve attended: no matter how inspired you become by the speakers and content, if you return to your desk and simply file your notes away, you won’t experience as much of an impact as if you begin implementing even one of your takeaway ideas.
Over the years, many of you have shared how you *use* your Clarity Kickstarts each week. As we approach our 200th edition, this seems a fitting time to share some of these ideas:
1. Print & Post. Many of you have mentioned that you print the Clarity Kickstart and post it visibly: on your wall, desktop, bulletin board, or monitor. The combination of the helpful tips and beautiful photographs makes this an alluring option!
2. Share With Others. Why not post Clarity Kickstarts in your break room at work or, like a few readers share, right in the kitchen so you (and your family) see it first thing each morning? You can also share the message by intentionally living the principle or example given.
3. Take Action. Each Clarity Kickstart includes an action challenge; for example, last week – in honor of Thanksgiving – I encouraged you to write and send one thank-you note, ideally to someone not expecting it. We regularly hear from readers who have taken the recommended action and want to share the result (which, again, we love to hear!).
The most common message regarding the Clarity Kickstarts is, “Your message was exactly what I needed to hear this week – it’s like you wrote it just for me.” As much as I’d like to take credit for knowing what you need when you need it, I must instead give this honor to serendipity, a Higher Power, and YOU – for being open to the words you need to hear.
Thank you for sharing how Clarity Kickstarts have impacted you – and please keep those emails coming! If you don’t yet receive our weekly gift, simply click here to sign up (it’s free!). It seems only fitting to close with a quote:
“More important than the quest for certainty is the quest for clarity.” ~ Gautier