Some situations have the power to take us back to the ground. They remind us we are not invincible, they prove time is a very limited resource, they point to someone who is more prepared.
When we go past them and their drama, they can teach us to be with what we have and what we are, to the best of our own possibilities.
That’s what they are really for.
Awareness is the first step. But it is nothing without acceptance.
If you fight your awareness, if you want to suddenly change or persistently hide what you are aware of, then awareness is no good.
Embrace who you are, what you are given, your circumstances. Own all that and come to terms with it. From that place only you can see what’s next.
The distinction between personal and professional is dated.
Not because you are supposed to work 80 hours per week, but because human beings do not have a siloed mind.
If you face personal challenges, you will struggle to shine at work. If you face professional challenges, you will most likely be distant and grumpy in your private life.
That’s a great reminder for leaders. You take charge of the full package, whether you like it or not. Better go at it intentionally then.
Streaks will eventually end. That’s inevitable.
And when that happens, instead of focusing on the small loss, turn the attention on the big win. It will be much easier to get back on track and go for an even longer streak.
All great marketing was challenged. At some point, by someone.
And so, if everybody likes what the marketing team produces, they are probably on the wrong track.
The truth is, you don’t know what is going to work or what will be great. So never have a committee preemptively trying to determine that.
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