All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all the troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. – Walt Disney
You don’t get results by focusing on results. You get results by
focusing on the actions that get results. Most
leaders obsess about outcomes and undervalue processes. Good
outcomes follow good processes. – Craig Groeschel
When the author was in Texas for the
holidays, she had lunch with her aunt and uncle. During lunch, the author’s aunt asked the
author what she did in her job. The
author tried to explain everything she did.
As she continued to talk, the author made the comment that it was
amazing what she had accomplished in sixteen months at her job. Her aunt said, “You have been preparing for
this for a long time.” That one
statement is a summary of what the author has been writing about for the last
month and half.
The author implemented the “Rule of 5” in her
life years ago before she knew there was a name for it. She
started reading and stating positive affirmations. When the author found podcasts, she started
slowly implementing those into her life and now devours them to learn new things. Since the author is an auditory learner, podcasts
are great for her to learn while walking, lifting weights, walking to the
metro, driving, etc. On top of that, the
author knows what her passions and dreams are, which allows her to target the
topics she learns about to help her continue to prepare for the future.
With the Rule of 5, consistency and
intentionality, the author has been preparing for where she is now. As she continues to grow and develop, she
continues to learn new things in regards to her goals, dreams and passion. While on this journey, the author is walking
on the “bridge” to her next adventure.
One
additional thing, all of the adversity that the author has encountered has also
prepared her for where she is now. As
the author has matured, she has learned to take a difficult experience, analyze
it and then see if she needs to change something in her life or continue on her
growth plan. The author has not met
anyone that loves adversity, but adversity definitely prepares us to accomplish
our dreams and goals.
ACTION: Take time
to think back 5, 10 or 15 years in regards to your dreams. How far have you come? Write down how you have grown to encourage yourself
when frustration and doubt come into your mind.
Resources
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1https://www.facilethings.com/blog/en/micro-tasks.html
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https://thehumanfactor.biz/three-steps-to-creating-an-intentional-culture/
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https://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-helpful-guide-to-living-an-intentional-life/
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https://www.bates-communications.com/bates-blog/great-leadership-style-the-power-of-intentionality
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https://www.simplyfiercely.com/an-intro-to-intentional-living/
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https://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/mark-cole-do-you-want-to-grow/
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https://www.success.com/beyond-resolutions-the-complete-guide-to-achieving-your-new-year-goals/
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http://meaningring.com/2014/07/18/the-law-of-consistency-by-john-c-maxwell/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X6PNJEqMrs&t=441s
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