Good Food For Thought..."Ten Two-Letter Words"
I use this phrase often when I'm speaking with teams or individuals at work. But really just realized how much it can be applied to.
It is comprised of Ten 2-letter words: "IF IT IS TO BE...IT IS UP TO ME"
When we talked about all of these different areas of focus or improvement over this past week...it all boils down to the same thing. We create our own destiny and are responsible to make things happen for ourselves.
It can be applied to Attitude, Action, Making a Difference, Change, Ownership...the list goes on.
*Who controls our attitude? If you're having a bad day...who is in control of changing its course?
*Every journey begins with that single step. Who can we rely on to take that first step for us?
*Sweat the small stuff, because it does make a difference. Who can affect this the most for you right now? Who do we need to rely on to make a difference?
*Dealing with Change requires re-focus with your attitude and making the right decisions. Who makes the most impact in these areas for you?
*Even within TEAMS or TEAMWORK, every person has their own individual role. Who is responsible for making sure YOU do your role, to make an impact on the bigger picture?
Your answer should be: "IF IT IS TO BE...IT IS UP TO ME". YOU do. YOU make an impact on your own life. Consistent focus and consistent action in any given area, can change it or improve it for anyone and everyone! Most importantly...FOR YOU!
Don't wait for someone else to do it or make it for you. Others can help, but in the long run it is up to ourselves. Remember, you can FEED A PERSON ONCE, and there is still a good chance someday they will still go hungry...but TEACH THAT PERSON TO FISH, and they can feed themselves forever.
So remember to keep this phrase in your back pocket - to be used at any given moment! It is UP TO YOU!
"Live your life with ENTHUSIASM...make TODAY a great day!"
It is comprised of Ten 2-letter words: "IF IT IS TO BE...IT IS UP TO ME"
When we talked about all of these different areas of focus or improvement over this past week...it all boils down to the same thing. We create our own destiny and are responsible to make things happen for ourselves.
It can be applied to Attitude, Action, Making a Difference, Change, Ownership...the list goes on.
*Who controls our attitude? If you're having a bad day...who is in control of changing its course?
*Every journey begins with that single step. Who can we rely on to take that first step for us?
*Sweat the small stuff, because it does make a difference. Who can affect this the most for you right now? Who do we need to rely on to make a difference?
*Dealing with Change requires re-focus with your attitude and making the right decisions. Who makes the most impact in these areas for you?
*Even within TEAMS or TEAMWORK, every person has their own individual role. Who is responsible for making sure YOU do your role, to make an impact on the bigger picture?
Your answer should be: "IF IT IS TO BE...IT IS UP TO ME". YOU do. YOU make an impact on your own life. Consistent focus and consistent action in any given area, can change it or improve it for anyone and everyone! Most importantly...FOR YOU!
Don't wait for someone else to do it or make it for you. Others can help, but in the long run it is up to ourselves. Remember, you can FEED A PERSON ONCE, and there is still a good chance someday they will still go hungry...but TEACH THAT PERSON TO FISH, and they can feed themselves forever.
So remember to keep this phrase in your back pocket - to be used at any given moment! It is UP TO YOU!
"Live your life with ENTHUSIASM...make TODAY a great day!"
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