Own It
Own your life. Be in charge of your life.
You were born with great talents and strengths; part of the role of life is to learn about yourself to determine and develop your natural gifts. Most people use so little of what they have been given.
Your life is as little or as big as you choose to make it. Do you want a life that gets you Fired Up! each morning, excited to start another day, grateful, excited and passionate? Do you want a life that makes a difference by using what you are great at to influence the world, other people and other perspectives? Do you want a life that is so great that you never think about dying because you are so busy living? Me too. That is what I want for life. And I know that if that is what I want then it is up to me to make it happen.
Most people are quick to point a finger at or blame others for the things they do not like about their lives. But here’s the fact. The buck stops with you about you. You want a different, exciting, passionate and more fired up life? Then what are you going to do to get it? How will you own your life?
Start now – what do you want your life to be? How will this use your talents and strengths? How will you start and progress on this journey? Own your life. You have the ability to make it EXTRAordinary.
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You Can’t Shrink Your Way to Greatness
This is classic Tom Peters wisdom. In fact, no one says it better than he so here goes, “If your strategy is to lie low, do your job, follow instructions, and hope nobody notices you, (a) nobody will ever notice you, and (b) you are actually increasing the chances of something bad happening. If, on the other hand, you develop a reputation as the person who is always pushing the envelope, challenging the organization to go to the next level, and using your influence to get good stuff done, you’ve got the world’s best job security.� This is from the chapter (written by Tom Peters), “What, Exactly, Are You Afraid Of,� in the great book, The Big Moo, edited by Seth Godin.
Today, it is time to show up, step up and stand out in the workplace. In a down economy, if you look to hide, they will find you and downsize you…because you aren’t adding great value.
But if you look to visibly make a difference – know the needs and direction of the company and add great value – know the needs of customers and respond in an extraordinary way – then there is room for you. You are a contributor. You are a value builder.
Show up ready to make a difference. Step up to bigger things by working in areas that use your talents and strengths. Stand out by contributing true value – value from the company’s perspective. Fired Up! employees never shy away, hide or go unnoticed – they are focused on greatness. Commit today to create and live a “Get Fired Up! Plan.�
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Thank You Friday (so we remember how much we have)
I am thankful for a great family, good health and the ability to make decisions about how I live my life. What are you thankful for?
Great Things to Know Thursday – How to Network
Each Thursday I find something great that others are doing or saying, and share it. Today, I offer a great article on how to effectively network titled, Strategic Networking Tips by Gaylene Pringle.
Most people think networking is just about meeting as many people as possible, but very successful networkers carefully connect to people, and use the time to share a consistent but constantly tailored message. Be sure to see the section in the article in how to give your conversation substance.
How good are you at networking? Click on this article presented in the “Women’s Media� newsletter; not only are the tips valuable and meaningful, they also focus on how to be more human and more connected in the process. Network away! Share it if you find it helpful.
Affirmation Wednesday
Today I choose to focus on the positive. I choose to limit the negative commentary in my own head; I will be focused on things that can happen instead of things that can’t. I will be upbeat, happy and Fired Up! about my work and life. Attitude is my choice.