We're all uniquely blessed. Even on really bad days, there's something that you can be thankful for. But don't discount your own awesomeness. Sure, some things are a result of luck and/or being in the right place at the right time. But the majority of your accomplishments are probably due to your hard work, persistence, passion and effort. Don't sell yourself short.
This week's action: Own your accomplishments - every last one - celebrate them, but raise the bar and continue to keep striving.
Why we're doing it: Diminishing your accomplishments by chalking them up to "luck" is a waste of your talents.
Jun 20, 2014
#390: No Need to Explain (Friday, June 20)
There are times when I feel like I have to qualify my behavior. To offer a reason, an explanation for some of the things I do, say and think. There's a popular saying, "Don't waste your time explaining yourself. Your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe it."
This week's action: Do something you want to do (or say no to something you don't want to do) and don't feel the need to explain yourself.
Why we're doing it: "Be who you are and say how you feel because those who mind, don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
This week's action: Do something you want to do (or say no to something you don't want to do) and don't feel the need to explain yourself.
Why we're doing it: "Be who you are and say how you feel because those who mind, don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
Jun 13, 2014
#389: YOLO? (Friday, June 13)
YOLO. You Only Live Once.
Everyone says this all the time. People use it as their mantra and their encouragement for going out and seizing the day. I'm all for anything that gets people to try new things and challenge their boundaries, but YOLO is quite misleading.
Actually, YODO is more accurate. You Only Die Once, but you live every day.
This week's action: Don't let YOLO be the reason you act or try something new. Do it because you want to.
Every day is a chance to live the life you want.
Everyone says this all the time. People use it as their mantra and their encouragement for going out and seizing the day. I'm all for anything that gets people to try new things and challenge their boundaries, but YOLO is quite misleading.
Actually, YODO is more accurate. You Only Die Once, but you live every day.
This week's action: Don't let YOLO be the reason you act or try something new. Do it because you want to.
Every day is a chance to live the life you want.
Jun 6, 2014
#388: 13 Rounds (Friday, June 6)
You're in a boxing match and Life is your opponent.
The first few rounds are your childhood. You're just figuring out your swing, learning how to navigate around your opponent and gaining your confidence. After all, Life is a formidable opponent and has defeated many people.
The middle rounds (30s/40s) can sometimes be the most difficult. If you haven't learned Life's movements, you can get beaten up pretty badly. For some, they get punched so many times that even though they're not hurt, they lose their will to fight.
The later rounds are all about endurance. It's also the time when you need the most support...by this time Life has probably delivered you a few blows, you're getting tired and your only goal is to last til the end without being knocked out by Life.
But the one thing about a boxing match is that there's always a group of people in your corner. Your team. Whether you won the round or barely hung on, your team is in that corner rooting for you, giving you advice and telling you to keep your head up. Sometimes, the people will vary, depending on the round but there will always be at least ONE person in your corner for every round.
And then there are your fans...you can't see them from the ring, but they're there. Sometimes you'll hear one or two calling your name, or cheering at some major accomplishment. But most times they're quiet - one of many people who want to see you win. But they're there. True fans never miss a match - whether it's in person or via TV. They follow your progress, they know your stats. And they're with you whether you win or lose.
This week's action: Know the people in your corner. And get to know some of your true fans.
Why we're doing it: Because it pays to know who's in your corner.
The first few rounds are your childhood. You're just figuring out your swing, learning how to navigate around your opponent and gaining your confidence. After all, Life is a formidable opponent and has defeated many people.
The middle rounds (30s/40s) can sometimes be the most difficult. If you haven't learned Life's movements, you can get beaten up pretty badly. For some, they get punched so many times that even though they're not hurt, they lose their will to fight.
The later rounds are all about endurance. It's also the time when you need the most support...by this time Life has probably delivered you a few blows, you're getting tired and your only goal is to last til the end without being knocked out by Life.
But the one thing about a boxing match is that there's always a group of people in your corner. Your team. Whether you won the round or barely hung on, your team is in that corner rooting for you, giving you advice and telling you to keep your head up. Sometimes, the people will vary, depending on the round but there will always be at least ONE person in your corner for every round.
And then there are your fans...you can't see them from the ring, but they're there. Sometimes you'll hear one or two calling your name, or cheering at some major accomplishment. But most times they're quiet - one of many people who want to see you win. But they're there. True fans never miss a match - whether it's in person or via TV. They follow your progress, they know your stats. And they're with you whether you win or lose.
This week's action: Know the people in your corner. And get to know some of your true fans.
Why we're doing it: Because it pays to know who's in your corner.
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