We work on a project for months hoping to get recognized after it is completed. What if recognizing our own growth during the project work was the real payoff?
We jump on a plane to get somewhere (we are excited to get back to doing that). What if one of the best parts is the plane ride?
We train for a competitive event. What if the daily workout grind is where the real happiness is?
Success is a reflection of your commitment to excellence. And this is certainly the kind of year for reflection.
As the young lion looks at his reflection in the river, a rumbling voice from the heavens bellows, "Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than you have become." It is the voice of Mufasa talking to his son in The Lion King. Remember that?
Just as water reflects your image as you gaze into it, when you look inside yourself, you see who you really are – personal reflection is an internal mirror.
Without a doubt, your personal integrity is your most prized possession. Each day, that integrity is constantly tested, and you have an opportunity to prove it or lose it with every decision you make.
Doing the right thing is not always the easiest thing – but it is always the right thing to do. Choosing to do the right thing – even when it’s painful – ensures you will maintain your most precious possession throughout your personal and professional journey.
The late, great Zig Ziglar spoke truth! He still speaks truth today through his super son, Tom.
My absolute favorite Zig quote is, "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."
During trying times, people tend to focus on meeting their own needs. I certainly do! That's when I replay this truth in my head, and it always helps me refocus on what really matters... serving others.
