It's Tuesday at 2:00pm! (PST Time: I live and work from Southern California)
In this New Year I'm going to continue to explore some leadership quotes that might challenge us, inspire us or remind us of different aspects of the leadership journey. This is part of my personal journey to keep growing, learning and being stretched! Join me each Tuesday at 2:00pm (PST). It will take you just a few minutes to read through the 2 sections of this post, but don't miss the final section where I share some of the things I'm reading, listening to and enjoying this week.
You can find past posts on my website HERE.
Enjoy!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE:
“You don't need more time in your day. You need to decide." Seth Godin
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A LITTLE BIT DEEPER:
We're continuing with Seth Godin quotes for a two more weeks.
Last week I shared a quote, then I found out there's a second part to it. I shared:
"If failure isn't an option, then success isn't either."
The second part of that says:
"Success is just failure repeated until it works."
That puts some things in perspective! I wanted to share that nugget I found this past week.
This quote today was just a blatant reminder in my face. TODAY, I'm running from meeting to meeting, call to call, my list of things to do is long, and I feel like I'm not getting done the things I need to get done. Then I find this reminder from Godin.
SMACK!
I can't blame anyone for my schedule, for my feeling pressured or for my state of exhaustion.
I make the choice every day, and obviously I've chosen wrong. Not just once, but over and over again.
That challenge: "You need to decide" is all about priorities, is all about purpose and I need to be reminded of what I'm here to do and get rid of all of the noise around me that pulls me and distracts me from my mission.
It's my choice... everyday.
What choice do you need to make today?
DEEPER STILL:
I remember reading Stephen Covey's book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" years ago in graduate school, and while many of his principles were familiar, his concept of Cuadrant II Living really challenged me and has shaped my life over the past 30+ years.
If you haven't read this book, or haven't read it in a while, pick it up and read it again. It's an annual read for me because while the concepts have been practiced and applied to my life in many ways, I continue to fail on a regular basis in many, many things.
Godin's quote speaks directly to Covey's principle: Each of us need to determine what is the most important use of our time, and we need to apply that discipline.
Here's the deal: This principle is for all of us, even if you don't control all of your time. Control the time that you are given and make the most of it.
When was the last time you thought about this part of your life: The Most Important Part... and you managed your time and life around that.
Things I'm Reading, Listening To and Watching This Week:
Find out more about Seth Godin HERE.
Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Gina brought these home the other day, and it was a mistake. Do you remember how good Cinnamon Graham Crackers are? Thank you Trader Joes!
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For those of you in Southern California, you need to check out the Orange International Street Fair. Great food and music in a wonderful town! And don't miss our favorite band playing, Power Surge! We are groupies!